Onion is used extensively in every household during winter. Be it a vegetable, salad or chutney, onion is essential for both taste and nutrition. But often people complain that onion spoils quickly or starts sprouting. The reason for this is wrong storage. If you store onion properly, it can remain fresh for months. Let us know easy and effective ways to preserve onions in winter.
1. Keep onions in a dry and cool place
Always keep onions in a place where there is no moisture. Moisture causes onions to rot quickly. The room temperature remains normal in winter, so keep the onion in a corner of the kitchen where there is good air flow.
2. Do not use plastic bags
Never keep onions in plastic bags. There is no air flow in plastic, due to which moisture increases and the onion spoils quickly. Instead, keep the onion in a jute bag, net bag or basket so that air can flow in and out.
3. Do not keep with potatoes
Many people keep onion and potato together, but this is a mistake. The gas released from potatoes spoils onions quickly. Therefore store both separately.
4. Dry the onion in the sun
If there is little moisture in the onion, dry it in the sun for 1-2 days before storing it. This will dry the outer layer of onion and it will remain safe for a long time.
5. Keep onions hanging
In rural areas, people string onions in a rope and hang them. This method is very effective because it keeps the onion supplied with air and moisture does not accumulate. You can also hang onions by filling them in a net bag.
6. Separate spoiled onions immediately
If rot is seen in any onion, remove it immediately. One bad onion can spoil the rest of the onions too. Therefore, keep checking the onion from time to time.
7. Do not keep onions in the refrigerator
Keeping onion in the refrigerator makes it soft and can spoil quickly. The humidity of the fridge is not good for onions. Always keep it at room temperature.
Proper storage is very important to keep onions fresh for a long time in winter. Store onions in jute or net bags in a dry, cool and ventilated place, away from potatoes and check from time to time. With these easy tips your onion will remain fresh for months.
