In the summer, at the height of the season, when the harvest is collected from the infield regularly, summer residents usually do not think about how to save it. After all, all vegetables are consumed immediately, especially not stale. Agree that it is much more pleasant to eat a tomato or a cucumber directly from the garden than from the store. In addition, many housewives try to immediately turn the surplus of raw materials into homemade pickles and all kinds of canned food. Therefore, the question of how long to feast on natural vegetables from the beds, "pops up" after the collection of the last fruits. How to keep cucumbers fresh for a long time? How to choose the temperature, humidity and packaging for packaging? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article.
How to store fresh cucumbers to preserve the presentation?
It will be about timing, temperature and humidity standards. It is these standards that are adhered to when storing cucumbers in vegetable bases, warehouses and in supermarkets. How to keep cucumbers fresh, choosing the most suitable option? I immediately want to note the duration of the guaranteed shelf life, after which, even with excellent external characteristics, the taste properties of the vegetable will begin to change. Usually it is no more than three days from the moment of tearing from the garden. In this case, the room temperature should not be higher than +12 ... + 15 ° C, and humidity - 90-92%. Provided that there is a colder room, you can greatly increase the shelf life. So, chilled fruits up to +6 ... + 8 ° , folded in plastic, cardboard or wooden containers, can remain fresh up to 7-10 days. In this case, it is necessary to provide vegetables with darkness and good air circulation. The above recommendations on how to keep cucumbers fresh are more suitable for large lots collected, for example, for sale. At the same time, storage facilities are usually equipped with air-conditioning split systems and good ventilation.
How to keep cucumbers fresh at home?
Is it possible to surprise guests by serving a crispy vegetable on the table, for example, a week or two after the end of the summer season? How to keep the properties of green cucumber at home? Each savvy mistress, for sure, has her own, time-tested, secrets. But the basic principles will be to maintain a cool and humid environment. We list the main possible options for how and where to store fresh cucumbers.
- The first thing that usually comes to mind is a plastic bag. Place the cucumbers in it and tie it tightly onto a knot or pull it with a rope. Pre-wash the fruits should not be. Put a plastic bag on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator, and you can "forget" about them for 7-10 days. If more bulk mass is collected , pack it using several bags and lower it into the cellar.
- Similar to the previous option is the use of plastic containers or glass jars with lids. Sealed, cold air will save the crisp properties of cucumbers for up to 10 days. Inspect periodically to remove damaged fruit.
- You can also wrap the vegetable in a damp cloth or paper. At a temperature of +3 ... + 7 ° C, the fruits will remain fresh for up to 7 days.
With further storage, cucumbers begin to lose their density, becoming soft, and the taste will not be the same. Maybe you should switch to the salty ones, more appropriate to the fall season?