Cauliflower gained its distribution in Italy in the 16th century. This is an annual vegetable crop that is especially popular in Europe. Compared with ordinary white cabbage, it has many advantages, due to its special chemical composition and the presence of valuable amino acids, as well as a number of vitamins necessary for the body. Cauliflower is good both in fresh form (for frying, stewing), and in the form of a pickled or salted product.
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Instruction manual
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Fully matured cauliflower heads can be stored for up to 3 months at a temperature of about 0 degrees C and relative humidity in the range of 90-95%. Cauliflower autumn harvest is better stored than a summer harvest. And this circumstance must be taken into account when procuring the product for a long time. Cauliflower leaves are usually trimmed slightly in preparation for storage. But it is not forbidden to store cabbage and with leaves.
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The most acceptable way to store cauliflower is in thin plastic bags. In each package, one head is put, less often - two. Bags are tied and stacked in wooden boxes. For this purpose, you can also use a thick cling film, but at the same time, it is necessary to cut several small holes in it in order to ensure full ventilation inside the package.
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Sometimes cauliflower is stored by hanging upside down in a well-ventilated area. Some gardeners use the method of autumn installation in greenhouses when storing cauliflower. This method helps to significantly increase the shelf life of cabbage. To do this, take plants along with the roots, lift the leaves up and set close to each other. After this, the rhizomes are poured with sand and watered with plenty of water. For this method of storage, cauliflower is dug up late in the fall, but before the onset of the first frost. The strongest and densest fruits, with a diameter of about 15 centimeters, are selected for storage. The temperature in the greenhouse is maintained from +2 to +4 degrees, and humidity is 85-90%.
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Of course, storing cauliflower is more difficult than ordinary cabbage, because if stored improperly, its heads can almost blacken and lose their appearance. Therefore, compliance with all the simple rules listed above will allow you to enjoy the taste of this beautiful and healthy product until late autumn and even winter.