It is worth noting that only mid-season or late-ripening cabbage varieties are suitable for storage.
For long-term preservation, it is necessary to create optimal conditions.
The temperature should ideally be 0...+1 degrees, and the air humidity no more than 90%.
Such a place could be a basement, or if you live in an apartment, a balcony or a box lined with polystyrene foam.
All owners know the methods of storage in boxes with holes or on shelves, when the cabbage is laid out in one layer and does not lean against each other. However, there are more original methods.
Hanging the head of cabbage
The method is appropriate when there is little space in the basement. Just tie the head of cabbage with a rope and hang it above the ceiling at a distance of 1 from 1. Excellent ventilation will reduce the risk of rotting.
In cling film
Many people like this method of storage. But there are certain nuances here, because the heads of cabbage need to be wrapped in 2-3 layers of film directly in the basement, where the humidity is not too high. Otherwise, the cabbage will only spoil faster.
In the newspaper
The paper in which the vegetables are wrapped will absorb excess moisture. Therefore, to protect the cabbage from rotting, the newspaper should be changed in a timely manner.
In wax
An intricate method for housewives who are not afraid of trouble.
Dip the head of cabbage into a container with melted wax, let it drain, cool and put it in the basement for storage.
In clay
Remember how before planting the seedlings were dipped in a clay slurry - the principle is the same. Dilute the clay to the consistency of sour cream, soak the heads of cabbage, let them dry and put them away for storage in the basement.
