When you plan to store the crops, pick them when they are properly ripe (and contain most vitamins and minerals) and in dry weather. Store dry, pickled or boiled vegetables in a cool and dark place and in proper containers. Don’t store fruits and vegetables together, as the fruits increase ripening of vegetables.

How to store garden crops

It is important to know what kind of storage is appropriate for different crops. There are several options:

• Cold storage, dry air
• Cold storage, moist air
• Cool storage, dry air
• Cool storage, moist air
• Drying
• Preservation
• Pickling
• Storing in the garden

You can find the information on the proper ways of storage in the description of the individual crops.