Proven ways to properly store turnips for the winter

Turnip, unpretentious when growing, requires careful preparation for storage in winter. Housewives choose different ways of keeping the vegetable in the winter. If there is no separate room, small volumes can be frozen, dried, salted.

If there is a basement or cellar, the vegetable is stored in large quantities in traditional ways. How to store turnips for the winter - further in the article.

Turnip harvest time for long-term storage

For storage for the winter, varieties with a long shelf life are selected and planted - mid-season and late.

The average ripening time for turnips is 50 to 85 days... For winter storage, the vegetable is planted in mid-summer, but not earlier than July, in order to harvest in September. Varieties with rapid ripening in warm regions have time to be planted twice.

Collection rules

If a root crop sticks out of the ground, so he is ripe.

When harvesting, follow the recommendations:

• pull turnips by the tops only from soft, loose soil;
• if the ground is hard and dry, dig in the roots with a shovel;
• the tops are cut to the very base, the root tail is left 2-3 cm long.

Choosing turnips for storage

A variety of turnip varieties allows you to grow it in any conditions and on any soil.

Mid-season and late varieties are planted for winter storage.:

• Milanese pink;
• Geisha;
• Glasha;
• Golden Ball;
• Russian size;
• Golden ball;
• Nurse.

For bookmark storage select turnips that are not damaged by rodents, without cracks and rot.

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How to prepare turnips for long-term storage

To preserve turnips for a long time, it must be properly prepared.:

1. Harvest on time - overripe root crops can crack.
2. Dry root vegetables in a ventilated dark room, not in the sun.
3. Inspect each root crop for damage and rot. Set aside such vegetables for consumption soon or discard.
4. Leave the vegetable unwashed, just shake off the ground.

Better conditions

Optimal temperature conditions, adherence to humidity levels, and lack of light will help keep the vegetable until spring.

The crop is kept at a temperature of 0 ... + 3 ° C. Required air humidity - about 90%... At a low rate, the thin turnip skins begin to dry out. Vegetables are stored in a dark room - turnip quickly withers in the light.

Ways to keep turnips fresh

If you prepare turnips correctly, a fresh vegetable will not lose valuable properties. and will be a source of vitamins for the body in winter.

In the cellar

Temperature, humidity, lack of light - all conditions are met during storage in the cellar... The methods are the same as when laying beets.

In boxes of sand

In wooden or plastic boxes spread thick paper and pour a layer of wet sand... They put turnips in one layer so that the roots do not come into contact with each other. Fall asleep on top with wet sand.

In boxes with sawdust

The storage order is the same as for sand... The sawdust falls asleep fresh.

In clay

Time consuming and laborious way, which is justified by the long shelf life of turnips.

The first option is called "fill"... The bottom of the box is covered with polyethylene.Stack turnips so that the roots do not touch each other. Pour in clay of sour cream consistency. They are waiting for her to freeze. Spread the next layer of turnips, pour again. It is recommended to do no more than two layers, as the lower layer may begin to deteriorate under the weight.

The second option is dipping... Clay and garlic talkers are prepared. Clay: the clay is diluted to the consistency of thick sour cream so that it does not run off the smooth sides of the turnip. Garlic: 1 glass of peeled cloves is scrolled through a meat grinder and diluted in 2 liters of water.

Important! Garlic chatter decontaminates turnips. However, in case of intolerance to garlic, only clay is dispensed with.

Unwashed turnips are dipped in garlic, then in a clay mash... The vegetables are dried in a dark, well-ventilated area. Turnips in a "clay shirt" are put into boxes or on shelves.

In a refrigerator

For keeping vegetables in the refrigerator use plastic bags or plastic containers.

Unwashed root vegetables are wrapped in bags and placed in a vegetable drawer... If water droplets appear on the bag, the bag is changed to dry. In such conditions, the vegetable will lie for about 30 days.

The plastic container will keep the vegetable for a short time - from 7 to 10 days.

At home

It is impossible to store turnips in an apartment at room temperature for a long time.... Unlike potatoes, which can sit in the pantry for 10-14 days, turnips will quickly become unusable. Low humidity and high temperatures will dry it out and lose its beneficial properties.

On the balcony

If the balcony is insulated and there are no strong temperature changes in winter, use the same storage methods as in the basement: boxes with sand, sawdust, clay are placed on the balcony.

Other options for harvesting vegetables

After placing the selected vegetables for storage, damaged roots remain that need to be processed. Thrifty housewives cut off unsuitable places and cut vegetables into pieces.

Freezing

Can turnip pieces be frozen? Yes this the method allows you to preserve useful properties and taste root crops.

Two ways to prepare a vegetable for the freezer:

1. Pre-blanched... Turnip is washed, peeled, cut into cubes, bars or circles. Blanching - immersed in boiling water for 1 minute. Then it is dipped in cold water (ice pieces are added). Place in a colander to drain off the remaining water. Transfer the pieces to plastic bags and put them in the freezer.
2. No blanching... The washed, peeled, chopped vegetable is packed in bags and placed in the freezer.

What blanching gives:

• vegetables remain firm, retain color;
• relieves excess bitterness;
• destroys bacteria.

Drying

Dried turnip will not lose its beneficial properties for six months... For drying, take root crops of medium and small size.

Council. It is better to dry boiled turnips - then it will retain its taste and color.

Drying steps:

1. The washed root crop is cleaned.
2. Cut into circles no more than 5 mm thick.
3. Blanch for a few seconds. Dry at room temperature.
4. Put in an electric dryer for 5-6 hours at a temperature of + 60 ° C. Stir periodically. Do not close the door completely for the first 15 minutes.

You can dry the vegetable in a conventional oven if the regulator allows set the desired temperature.

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Conservation

Turnips are pickled and salted in combination with other vegetables and fruits.

Bell pepper and carrot recipe

Ingredients (per 0.5 l can):

• large turnip - 1 pc .;
• large carrots - 1 pc .;
• Bulgarian red pepper - 3 pcs.;
• medium-sized onions - 4 pcs.;
• garlic - 4 large cloves;
• coarse salt - 1 tsp;
• sugar - 1 tsp;
• vinegar 9% - 1 tbsp. l .;
• bay leaf - 2 pcs.;
• boiling water.

Cooking steps:

1. Turnips and carrots are boiled until tender. Peel, cut into cubes.
2. The bell peppers blanch for 2 minutes. Remove seeds, stalk. Cut into cubes.
3. Peel the onion and garlic. The onion is cut into half rings, the garlic is passed through a press or grated on a fine grater.
4. Glass jars are sterilized. The lids are boiled. Laurel leaves are placed on the bottom, vinegar is poured.
5. Chopped vegetables are placed in jars. Fall asleep with sugar. Pour boiling water to the top. Cover with metal lids.
6. Put a towel at the bottom of a large wide saucepan, carefully put the jars.
7. Sterilized within 15 minutes cans of 0.5 liters, 30 minutes - 1 liter.
8. Roll up. Turn it upside down to check the quality of the twist. Leave to cool.
9. The completely cooled workpiece is stored in a dark, cold place.

Storage periods

Terms of keeping a raw vegetable at home:

• in the refrigerator raw - up to 30 days;
• in the freezer - up to 6 months;
• on an insulated balcony - up to 7-8 months.

The dried vegetable is kept in glass containers in a dark, dry place. It retains its properties for up to 6 months.

A canned vegetable is stored for up to a year in sterilized glass jars under iron lids in a dark, cool place.

Storage of pickled vegetables is possible in plastic containers in the refrigerator. The term is no more than 7 days.

Conclusion

In order to preserve turnips until spring, certain conditions are observed. Turnips are kept in a dark room at a temperature of 0 ... + 3 ° C and an air humidity of about 90%.

A raw vegetable is stored in boxes with wet sand, sawdust, and clay. Prepared root crops are harvested for the winter in frozen and dried form. There are several ways to preserve turnips when combined with other vegetables and fruits.