How to keep pears and apples fresh until spring so they do not spoil

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depending on the pear and apple variety. When there is a good harvest, it is enough to lose it ahead of time. He can hurt rot. And so you want to keep the freshness of fragrant apples and pears until spring.

Winter storage rules

You need to start preparing for storage from the moment of harvesting. To do this, choose dry and sunny weather. The less moisture falls on the fruit at this point, the better. Dry fruits last longer. It is necessary to remove fruits from a tree manually, not shake on the ground. Leave the peduncles on the fruit. This will extend their shelf life. They can ripen during storage. It should be at ½ or ¾ from dark brown. Calcium chloride should be treated before storage.

Prepare clean boxes before being stored. They can be both wooden and plastic, cardboard. Lay paper or straw on the bottom. Put apples and pears down the bottom. They will be protected from rot and moisture.