The laborious work is to plant and grow a crop, but it is no less difficult to preserve it. The correct approach and compliance with all storage conditions will allow you to save potato crops for several months. However, it will be necessary to devote some time to the process of preparing potatoes and the room for storage.
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Instruction manual
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Prepare the storage room first. Dry and ventilate it in the summer, in warm and dry weather.
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To prevent mold and other bacteria, whitewash the room with quicklime. Observe safety precautions.
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It is very important that the storage room is ventilated.
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The optimal temperature for storing potatoes is from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius. At a higher temperature, the potato can begin to germinate; at a temperature below 0, it will rot.
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Humidity in the room should be 80-90%.
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After harvesting, dry tubers well in the open air.
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Then put the potatoes in cotton bags and leave them for several days in a well-ventilated, dry room. This will allow it to dry better and strengthen the peel of the potato.
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Before laying potatoes in boxes, it is advisable to sprinkle it with chalk. This will prevent decay processes and additionally dry the potatoes.
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Sort the seed potatoes from the canteen and place them in wire boxes. It is advisable to cover the bottom of the boxes with newspapers.