How to store grapes - learn the secrets!

The ripening of most varieties of grapes occur in August-September. This is the time to think about how to store grapes. And methods are not enough. Surprisingly, but to save the sweet berry for a few months not only in private homes but also in urban apartments.

With a little patience and perseverance, you reliably protect the grapes from excessive moisture, bacteria and high temperatures, and therefore, even in the winter months can enjoy the delicious berries.





How to store grapes

It is important to note that storage suitable for mid and late varieties with a firm flesh and thick skins.

Such grapes should be cut tassels along with pieces of vine. While collecting berries hold on to the comb and try not to touch the grapes that has not gone the wax coating. Gathered bunches do not leave in the sun, and immediately put them in the shade. After collection, remove with scissors, rotten, dry, unripe and damaged berries.

For proper storage of grapes, choose a cool, dark space (attics, sheds, attics, cellars, basements), where the ambient temperature ranges from 0 to 7 degrees, and the humidity is 80%.

Sprigs of grapes can be hung like linen on primako or associate of grapes 2 bunches and throw them across the stretched rope. The ropes should be placed at different heights to bunches with berries do not touch each other.

It is possible to preserve grapes till winter on the green ridges. For this purpose the bunches should be cut with a piece of vine. Just leave over the bunch and under a bunch of vines, the Dean, respectively, of 5-6 cm and 20-30 cm Lower part of the vine, place in a jar or bottle with water. Dissolve in water aspirin or activated charcoal. With this storage, the grapes will stay fresh for at least 2 months. However, the potential loss of sugar.

Keep the grapes and in the drawers. To do this lay the bunches in a single layer with ridges up in wooden boxes and trays, previously covered with paper. Store the grapes in this form is possible maximum 2 weeks. This method of storage does not protect the berries from any fungal infections, so they periodically go through.

 

How to store grapes in the home

The above ways you can keep grapes in the home until the late autumn on the loggia or balcony. Importantly, the temperature in the room dropped below zero. If you do not have a separate room to keep the family grapes in the refrigerator.

In the Department for fruit grapes can be up to 4 months. The temperature in the refrigerator should not rise above 2 degrees. Bunches of grapes should be placed a ridge top in a single layer. If your refrigerator has the ability to regulate humidity, it should be set at 90%. High humidity will keep the grapes for 7 months.

Grapes can be frozen. If your freezer allows you to store products at -20 to -24 degrees, the bunches of grapes during the year will retain all of their nutrients. Storage in the freezer should only use ripe berries of dark varieties. Freeze grapes in small portions and store in separate containers.

Good quality berries possible only if a single freeze. As required, frozen berries should be thawed in cool water, to avoid tearing the skin.published

 

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