A Detailed Guide to the Latest Konjac Storage Methods, Explained in One Article

Konjac is a relatively popular vegetable in our country, and now as time goes on, it has gradually reached the end of autumn. Late autumn is also exactly the harvest season for konjac, because konjac has a relatively high yield. So if some harvested konjac cannot be processed, harvested and brought to market in time, then we all need to do a good job of storage to avoid rotting. So how should konjac be stored? Below, the editor brings you the storage methods for konjac. Let's take a look together!

1. Storage in piles in the field

When we harvest konjac, if the yield is too large to bring it all to market, then we do not have to dig out all the konjac. We can leave a portion of the konjac in the plot where the konjac is grown. About 30 days after the aboveground seedlings of the konjac wither, choose a piece of nylon film and directly cover the plot with it, then use stones to press and compact the film tightly to prevent air and water leakage. Also dig a small ditch around the plot to avoid water accumulation. Then you can process and eat it as you harvest.

2. Storage by burying in soil

After all the konjac has been harvested, if it needs to be stored, we can also choose the method of storage by burying in soil. First, choose a place with high terrain, shelter from the wind and sufficient sunlight, and dig a rectangular soil pit about one meter deep. The length and width depend on the storage quantity. Then spread a layer of dry grass at the bottom of the pit, put the konjac into the soil pit, and after piling up the konjac, spread another layer of rice straw, and finally cover with soil.

3. Indoor storage

For indoor storage, first prepare a basket, then fill the basket with konjac, and then pour empty grain into the basket to fill the gaps between the konjac. Then place the basket in a ventilated and dry place indoors, and at the same time maintain a good temperature; the temperature must not be too low. About 30 days after the konjac seedlings die is the best digging period for konjac. This is because after the konjac seedlings wither, the underground konjac corms will still continue to grow. If harvested too early, the konjac is relatively tender and its storage performance is also relatively low. Then after harvesting the konjac, be careful to remove damaged sprouts, and separate commercial konjac from seed konjac. After the surface moisture of the konjac is slightly dry, it can be stored.

4. Cellar storage

If there is a cellar at home, then we can also use the method of cellar storage to store konjac. However, note that no matter what form the cellar takes, it must be ensured that it has good insulation performance. And before storage, the cellar must be disinfected. Use thiophanate-methyl and the like to spray and disinfect the cellar, or use sulfur to fumigate and disinfect the cellar. Then directly put the konjac that needs to be stored into the cellar. Keep the storage quantity at about 2/3 of the cellar's volume.

The above is a brief introduction to konjac storage methods. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!