How to store cabbage in the cellar and at home

How to store cabbage in the cellar

Choose healthy, whole and strong heads. Damaged, cracked, or frozen ones won't last long, so it's best to eat them first or throw them away.

How to store cabbage on newspaper

This is the easiest way and requires almost no effort on your part. Line your cellar or basement floor with two layers of newspaper. On the bedding, spread the heads of cabbage at a distance of at least 10 cm from each other so that they do not start to rot. And also try to put the cabbage on its side, and not on the stalk. This will also help keep the vegetables from spoiling.

How to store cabbage in the sand

Pour dry sand into the box with a layer of at least 20 cm. At cabbage remove the lower leaves, but the stalk with roots should be left.

Put the vegetable in the box, dipping the stalk all the way into the sand. Place the rest of the heads in the same way, keeping a distance of 3-5 cm between them.

How to store cabbage in the apartment

Cling film will come to the rescue if you do not have a cellar.

How to store cabbage in a film

Wipe the surface of the vegetables with a towel or soft cloth to remove excess liquid. Tightly wrap each head of cling film in four or five layers.

Cabbage packed in this way can be stored in the refrigerator. True, it is unlikely that many heads of cabbage will fit there. A rich harvest will overwinter on a glazed or insulated balcony. The main thing is that the temperature does not fall below 0 ° C. Just spread the cabbage on the floor or in drawers.

Periodically inspect vegetables: if you notice condensation, remove the film, wipe the surface dry and wrap with polyethylene again.

How to freeze cabbage

Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a towel. Remove the top damaged leaves and chop the cabbage with a sharp knife. The size of the pieces is purely a matter of taste. You can cut the vegetable into thin strips or large cubes. Arrange the cabbage in bags and flatten them for save space. You can use special freezer bags with a slider closure.

Expel any excess air and tie or fasten the bags tightly. Place the blanks in the freezer.