Zucchini and zucchini are very healthy vegetables. Rare mistress does not spoil her family with delicious dishes from courgettes: aromatic caviar, vegetable stew, zucchini pancakes .
The one who grows these vegetables in his garden, knows: they grow very quickly, and bear fruit in large numbers. And after harvesting, many of us are wondering how best to keep squash in a fresh form.
So, let's find out where and how best to store zucchini at home.
Where to store zucchini in an apartment in the winter?
An important point here is at what temperature to store zucchini. Since they are related to melons and gourds, they are best kept warm. The optimum temperature for this is 18-22 ° C.
A place to store zucchini choose not only warm, but also dark. In the light, fruits can begin to deteriorate. The best vegetables will be stored in a wooden box wrapped in a paper bag. The box itself should be small and flat. Put it under the bed or in the pantry, and do not forget to regularly check the safety of courgettes. If you notice a damaged or traces of rot - immediately remove the fruit so that it does not cause damage to the entire crop.
In addition to choosing the storage location, it is important to select the right fruits. They must be fresh and free of damage. Large zucchini, like the overripe, it is advisable not to take: they are stored for long.
Keep in mind that not all varieties of courgettes are equally well preserved in the winter. If there is a choice, let it be "Grushevidny", "Aeronaut", "Anchor", "Arlika", "Negrotenok" or "Asset". This is a variety with small seeds and a thick, thick skin. Depending on the individual characteristics, these varieties can be stored without changing the taste qualities from 1 to 5 months. But the white marrow marrow is better to be frozen or processed. There are many recipes for pickling, as well as sweet dishes from canned zucchini (jam, compotes, etc.).
Where to store fresh zucchini in the summer?
Of course, the most delicious are the young zucchini. They have a gentle consistency and excellent taste. However, such fruits are stored, unfortunately, not for long. Preserve zucchini so-called milk ripeness can be a maximum of 20 days. To do this, they should be kept in the refrigerator (in the vegetable compartment), and washed only before cooking. Do not store young zucchini in an apartment in a warm place, where they will certainly and very quickly begin to deteriorate.