Put the wax gourd into the cellar, and place it around the cellar in layers according to the original posture of watermelon growth, leaving space in the middle to facilitate inspection and loading and unloading. The pit mouth is 1 m square, slightly higher than the ground, and the sunshade is supported by brackets, which is sun-proof and rain-proof. The temperature in the cellar is kept at about 65438 05℃, and the carbon dioxide concentration in the cellar is 2% ~ 4%. Generally, this kind of wax gourd can be preserved for about three months.

2, refrigerator preservation

Generally, the temperature in the refrigerator is relatively low. In general, low temperature can inhibit the generation of harmful substances and extend the shelf life of food to a certain extent. Putting the whole wax gourd in the refrigerator can inhibit the growth of bacteria and lead to rot and deterioration, and can also prolong the storage time of wax gourd, so it can be put in the refrigerator.

Precautions for storage of wax gourd

1, picking melons in the morning when the temperature is low. In order to prevent damage and avoid the invasion of germs, it is advisable to cut off the vines with scissors and leave a 3 cm long pedicle. After the rain, the water content of melons is too high to be picked. Handling, loading and unloading must be light, light, light transport, light unloading, do not roll, collision, otherwise it is easy to cause damage to the slurry, which is not conducive to storage.

2. In the storage room, build layers of storage shelves with bamboo poles and wood, and each shelf is covered with straw before putting melons. This can increase the storage capacity of melons and is also beneficial to indoor ventilation.

3. Avoid sunlight, rain, collision and scraping during storage.