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When beets are removed from the garden
Beets are unpretentious in cultivation and care, as well as in further storage. It is grown throughout Russia. Various dishes of Russian cuisine are prepared from it. It is rich in vitamins, removes toxins and toxins from the body and is useful for our immunity. That is why she is so loved by gardeners.
Beets: when to remove from the garden
Dig up the beets and carrots at about the same time. Digging time depends on weather conditions, air temperature and the region where you live. That is why there is no specific time for digging beets. But you need to know when the beets are removed from the garden. If you harvest it late, it can become stiff and lose its juiciness.
Beets are harvested from the garden before the onset of frost
But there is one general rule: it is necessary to dig up the beets before the onset of the first frost. Also pay attention to the weather. If there is a lot of rain in this season, then it is better to dig up the beets earlier, as otherwise they may be saturated with moisture too much. As a result, the shelf life of beets and their taste will decrease.
Digging and processing rules
The rules for digging and further processing include the following points:
- Dig up the beets with your hands. Try not to use tools such as a shovel or pitchfork. You can harm the fetus.
- Cut off the tops immediately. Leave about 1 centimeter of foliage when cutting. Do not try to twist or pull it out: this will only damage the root crop.
- Shake off large pieces of soil with your hands, but do not wash or beat the fruits together. Thus, you will only damage them, after which you will no longer be able to use them for storage.
- Dry the beets. If the weather is sunny or just without rain, you can simply leave the beets in the garden. If the weather is rainy, bring the crop to a ventilated area and leave for 3-4 days.
By harvesting at the right time and in the right way, you will significantly increase its shelf life. Remember that yellowed leaves and root growths indicate that the beets are overripe and need to be dug out as soon as possible.
You can store beets in the cellar. This is easy to do, the main thing is to provide the necessary conditions and storage location:
- The temperature in the basement should be around 0 degrees.
- The room must be well ventilated.
- Beets need to be provided with high humidity.
- Can be stored in conventional drawers with ventilation holes.
- You can also use ash or sand for this. To do this, put the beets in a box and cover with sand or ash.
- You can store beets with potatoes. This will ensure that both vegetables have the correct moisture level.
Beets are the easiest vegetable to preserve for the winter. Therefore, it grows in almost every vegetable garden. In winter and autumn, you can prepare various dishes from it. Fresh vegetables in winter will help strengthen your immune system and get the vitamins you need.
Now you know that you need to dig up the beets before the onset of cold weather. Better do it on a day without rain. After that, do not forget about the correct processing, and then provide the necessary storage conditions. If you follow these simple rules, you will get a healthy and rich harvest that you can use in cooking throughout the fall and winter.