What are the latest methods for storing ginger?

Ginger is a very important side dish in our country and is grown on a very large area in our country. The nutritional value of ginger is very high, and it has the effect of treating migraine, gout and various other conditions. The yield of ginger is also relatively high. After harvesting, if it cannot all be sold, then storage must be done well to avoid mold and spoilage affecting profits. So today, the editor has brought you ginger storage methods. Let us take a look together!

1. Closed pile storage

Before closed pile storage, we first need to do a good job of selecting the ginger, keeping the good-quality ginger, and piling it in the warehouse. Then cover the ginger with straw curtains and other items, and prepare for storage. Build a small warehouse on the south-facing side of the warehouse, and be careful to plug the small gaps in the brick wall to prevent draft and cold wind from entering. The stacking height of the ginger should not exceed 2 m, and appropriate reed ventilation tubes should be placed in the ginger pile to improve the ventilation of the pile. During closed pile storage, the gaps at the corners of the wall should be reduced as much as possible, while the middle can be kept appropriately loose.

2. Pit storage

For pit storage, first choose the location well. Generally, ensure that the pit-digging area has a relatively high groundwater level. When digging the pit, keep the depth at a level where water does not appear, generally no more than 1 m. Control the diameter and shape of the pit according to the storage quantity. Generally, ensure that one pit can store about 5000 jin. Place a bundle of rice straw in the center of the pit to promote ventilation in the ginger pit and also to allow temperature measurement. Then place the ginger neatly in the pit as appropriate. After laying one layer, put a layer of ginger leaves, cover the ginger leaves with a layer of soil, and then as the temperature drops, cover with soil in layers.

3. Mud and sand burial

When using mud and sand burial, first build a small space, with the height controlled at 80 cm and the width controlled at about 100 cm, and control the length according to the actual situation. Then spread a layer of mud and sand about 5 cm thick on the bottom, maintaining a moisture content of about 1/10. Then insert an appropriate number of ventilation tubes, select robust, good-quality ginger, first lay a layer of ginger, and then spread a layer of mud. Keep stacking until about 5 cm from the opening. Then cover it well with mud and sand to avoid direct contact between the ginger and the air.

4. Air-raid shelter storage

Air-raid shelter storage is actually quite similar to mud and sand burial: a layer of ginger is placed, then a layer of sand is spread. The difference, however, is that the ginger should be piled into a shape similar to a haystack. The weight of each stack should be kept at about 4000 jin, and then a thin bamboo pole with a diameter of about 10 cm should be placed in the middle of the stack as a ventilation tool for the stack. It is also best to place a thermometer to measure the temperature. Then seal the stack well to avoid air leakage.

The above is a brief introduction to ginger storage methods. There are many ginger storage methods, and we should choose storage methods reasonably according to the actual situation. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!