. Agri-news. Agriculture. 4. Storing your garden harvest make take some compromises if you keep a variety of vegetables together says an Alberta Agriculture specialist. "When it comes to storage, vegetables can be stored for extended periods if adequate temperature, humidity and airflow are maintained," says Shelley Barkley, information officer at the Alberta Special Crops and Horticultural Research Center in Brooks. But, Barkley says, some compromises might be needed if there is a limited storage area for a number of different vegetables. She notes vegetables requiring high humidity
. Agri-news. Agriculture. 4. Storing your garden harvest make take some compromises if you keep a variety of vegetables together says an Alberta Agriculture specialist. "When it comes to storage, vegetables can be stored for extended periods if adequate temperature, humidity and airflow are maintained," says Shelley Barkley, information officer at the Alberta Special Crops and Horticultural Research Center in Brooks. But, Barkley says, some compromises might be needed if there is a limited storage area for a number of different vegetables. She notes vegetables requiring high humidity, such as carrots and potatoes, will rapidly lose crispness and become unpalatable if they are stored in too dry an area. On the flip side, vegetables that require low humidity can be kept in a high humidity areas, but they will eventually rot or mold. "Temperatures can vary from the recommendations. At higher temperatures, longevity and quality are reduced, but the variation can allow for storage compromises," she says. For example, potatoes stored at below four degrees Celsius develop an unpleasant sweet taste. However, they lose this taste if they are allowed to warm-up for a few days before they are used. So, potatoes can be successful stored with cabbage, carrots and beets at a iower temperature. August 10,1992 Before starting to store vegetables in a root cellar or cold room, the home gardener should check out the limits of their storage area she says. To avoid disappointment, you need to consider the limitations of your storage area before deciding what goes into it. If it's fairly well insulated, has adequate air exchange and tends to remain cool and moist, it's suitable for storing potatoes and other root vegetables. "If the area is warmer and drier, or poorly insulated, it might be used for squash and pumpkins. If your storage facility has poor ventilation or widely fluctuating temperatures, it shouldn't be used for vegetables that require high levels o
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