One? Harvest in time. The harvest time of Xinxinmei radish depends on the specific local weather conditions, usually in mid-to-late October. If you harvest it too early, the radish will not grow well and will be small and hard; if you harvest it too late, the growth period will be long and the radish will easily spoil.
2. Select good varieties and prepare them for storage. Stored radishes are mainly late-maturing varieties with thick skin, crisp texture, high sugar content and high water content. The storability of the above-ground parts is better than that of underground varieties and first-generation selected hybrids. Such as the beauty of Beijing's heart, the millstone of Jilin, and the green head of Shenyang. Additionally, green skin types store more easily than red skin types and white skin types. Small varieties with tight, fleshy roots are less prone to chaff. At the same time, choose heart-shaped radishes that are free from pests and diseases, and that are not frozen, broken, or tied. Before and after the cold dew, pull out the beautiful carrot in your heart and twist off the tassel. It is best not to cut the top with a knife to avoid leaving scars. If the kiln temperature is high, you can bury the selected Xinmei radishes in the field or next to the kiln, cover them with 6-15 cm of soil, and store them temporarily for a period of time. To prevent damage from water loss and freezing due to wind and sun.
Three? Outdoor cellar storage. Xinmei radish needs to be put into the cellar when the outdoor temperature drops below -5 degrees, and the cellar temperature is 3-4 degrees; before frost. The most beautiful radish should be one that is free from pests and diseases, has no mechanical damage, and is large and neat. After selecting, clean the top of the beautiful radish you like or cut off the top with a knife. However, the top cut must be moderate, otherwise the top buds will easily germinate and cause rot. Pit storage generally does not require burying soil to prevent rooting. Pillars should be erected in the cellar to form a grid, and the radishes in the heart should be piled one by one into a pile about one meter high, covered with a thin layer of fine sand to maintain the moisture inside the radishes. Don't pile it too high or it will get hot. When entering the cellar, you must handle it with care and must not break or break it, otherwise it will cause water evaporation and bacterial infection. ?
Four. Apply the mixture to prevent the beautiful radish bran heart. The bran heart of Xinxinmei radish is a starvation and aging phenomenon caused by insufficient nutrient supply, especially for large Xinxinmei radish that is planted early and grows quickly. The treatment method is as follows: Mix 50-100 ppm naphthalene acetic acid, 0.5% sucrose and 5 million parts of borax, and the effect is very good.
5? Plastic bags for storage. Purchase plastic bags and store as many radishes as you have in mind. Place the selected radishes into a plastic bag and tie the bag tightly. It’s best to roll it back and tie it with one end, then place it indoors like a corner of the kitchen. When eating, after taking out the radishes to be used, tie the plastic bag tightly. Be careful not to damage the plastic bag when storing.
6 Indoor burial. If the buried storage room is above ground, dig a storage pit in the corner of the wall. The size of the pit depends on the amount of storage. Spread a layer of soil inside the radish heart, usually 4-5 layers, and cover it with 15-20 cm. of wet soil.
Seven? Store mud. Peel off the top of the Xinmei radish, then roll it in loess mud, so that a layer of mud forms on the outside of the Xinmei radish. If you plant a layer of moist soil outside the pile, the effect will be better.
Eight? Indoor storage tanks. Place a water tank indoors, fill it with water, pile Xin Mei radish around, and cultivate 15 cm thick moist soil. According to foreign experience, this method can be saved until the end of April of the following year.