Grapes, of course, can be processed by making from it a delicious juice , compote or jam . But it is much more useful to use berries in fresh form, so it is more expedient to try to keep the cut bunches fresh as long as possible, especially since it is absolutely easy to do.
Next, we will tell you how to properly and where it is best to store grapes at home, and reveal secrets and details that will help you to enjoy the fresh taste and aroma of your favorite berries for a long time.
In a city apartment, there is nothing left to do but put the grapes in the refrigerator.
How to store cut bunches of grapes in the refrigerator?
If you plan to store grapes for more than three days, do not wash it before putting it in the refrigerator. On the surface of the berries there is a natural wax coating preventing the rapid spoilage of berries and which should be preserved and washed as much as possible before the consumption of grapes. Cutted bunches must be reconsidered and get rid of the corrupted and rotten specimens. Grape berries for storage must be flawless, without damage and absolutely dry.
It is not recommended to place bunches of grapes in the refrigerator next to strong smelling products. This can significantly spoil the taste of your favorite treat, since berries have the ability to absorb odors.
How to store grapes in a cellar - harvesting for the winter
In the presence of a cellar, grapes can be successfully kept fresh until the spring. The main thing to choose for this is late, not fastidious sorts and to know some of the subtleties of their storage. Bunches of grapes can be simply arranged on shelves with lime, poplar sticks or straw, and pour them with the same sawdust in the spacious drawers. Be sure to check every berry before harvesting and get rid of bad and suspicious specimens. If there is such a possibility, then it is possible to hang the clusters on poles.
Before using the cellar as a storage for the grapes of its walls, it is necessary to pre-whitewash with lime solution, to dry well, after which to fumigate sulfur and ventilate. The temperature in the cellar when storing grapes should not exceed six degrees with a plus sign. It is also necessary to minimize the risk of high humidity in the room. For this, in one of the corners it is necessary to place a container with dry charcoal or quicklime.