In order for onions to be stored for a long time, certain rules must be followed when harvesting them..
We will tell you how to understand that the onion is ready for harvesting, and how to treat it for long-term storage.
How to harvest onions so that they are stored for a long time
If the neck of the onion is closed, but the feather is still juicy, it is ready for harvesting.
Also a sign that the onion is ready for harvesting is the drooping of the feathers after plucking.
In dry weather, onions can be left in the field to dry out; in rainy weather, selective harvesting can be performed.
Treatment with a 5% solution of pharmaceutical iodine and table salt will help speed up the closure of the neck and prevent rotting.
Earlier, we talked about whether it is necessary to prune raspberries after harvesting.