Proper storage vegetables and fruits allows you to prolong their freshness and save money on your next grocery purchase. But when we return from the market or supermarket, we simply load everything from the bags into the refrigerator, not suspecting that this approach has many disadvantages. Firstly, not all gifts of nature should be stored in the refrigerator. To preserve some of them, for example, tomatoes and potatoes, low temperatures are generally undesirable. Secondly, many fruits and vegetables are not recommended to be kept together. Products with short term they quickly become overripe and begin to infect others. Finally, storing vegetables in a refrigerator drawer often leads to us simply forgetting about individual fruits buried under bunches of greens or heads of cabbage.

Today you will learn how to properly organize the storage of vegetables in the kitchen. Read on for ideal storage times and conditions, as well as convenient and beautiful containers for vegetables and fruits that will help decorate the interior of your kitchen or pantry!

Correct conditions for storing vegetables and fruits

Below you will find a table that presents the ideal storage times and conditions for popular vegetables and fruits in alphabetical order. But before we get into it, here are some general principles:

Before storing any vegetables, it is recommended to remove the leaves, leaving only a couple of centimeters, which will prevent premature drying.
Make sure the vegetable bag has multiple holes for ventilation (see table below - there are exceptions to this rule).
Distribute the vegetables loosely throughout the refrigerator. The closer they are to each other, the faster they will begin to rot.
Wash vegetables and fruits immediately before eating.
Stone fruits (except cherries), tomatoes, melons, mangoes, avocados, apples and pears can be stored in room conditions where they will continue to ripen.
Sweet peppers, grapes, bananas, all citrus fruits and berries should only be stored in the refrigerator.
Potatoes, onions, garlic and ginger root react poorly to high humidity air in refrigerators, which is why they begin to rot and change their taste. They are best stored in wire and wicker baskets, wooden boxes and other ventilated containers. room temperature.
It is recommended to store carrots and beets unwashed in a cool place. If it is a refrigerator, then the container for them should be airtight to protect them from moisture, which these root vegetables are afraid of.

Here are the best ways to store vegetables and fruits at home:

Since many fruits and vegetables can be stored at room temperature, the question arises: what is the best way to store them? Ideally, containers for vegetables should have ventilated walls and not take up much space. Special wicker baskets or wooden boxes are a great option that will add character and coziness to your kitchen. Some containers can also be part of a kitchen cabinet. Below we present the 5 best options with photos in kitchen design.

1. Hanging containers

Hanging shelves, baskets and other containers for vegetables are one of the the best ways save space and give your kitchen rustic comfort. They can be hung above or next to worktop, which will make the cooking process much more convenient.

2. Wicker and wire baskets for vegetables

Vegetable baskets can also be hung on walls or built into kitchen cabinets. Wicker baskets made from natural materials are considered ideal option, because they “breathe” and do not have large holes(like wire ones), which helps to keep the kitchen clean.

3. Kitchen vegetable drawers

The good thing about vegetable drawers is that they can be conveniently built inside a kitchen cabinet. Please note that although beautiful view, wooden boxes do not provide sufficient air circulation. Perforated and wired metal boxes can keep your vegetables from spoiling longer.

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4. Shelves for storing vegetables in the kitchen

Multi-level boxes and trays are another good option for kitchen small size. A shelf on wheels can be an ideal solution.

5. Storing vegetables in a special cabinet

Finally, the storage of vegetables and fruits can be organized in any old cabinet, having the foresight to make “windows” in it with wire mesh. These windows allow air to circulate and allow you to see what's hidden inside each compartment. Look at the photo to see how you can make such a cabinet for vegetables with your own hands:

Storing vegetables in the kitchen: the right conditions and containers updated: January 17, 2017 by: Margarita Glushko

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Vegetables form the basis of the traditional diet all year round, so ensuring correct mode storage is a matter of not only rationality, but also common sense.

Not everyone knows that vegetables can be stored not only in special warehouses, but also at home, in the basement, on the balcony or just in the kitchen. It is enough to have special boxes.

Ideas for vegetable storage systems: boxes, baskets, containers

Even in ordinary apartment In a multi-storey residential building, you can organize the right products, you just need to know how to do it. It is quite possible to limit the temperature and humidity at home, especially since it is still much easier to organize the “wintering” of vegetables than storing juicier fruits or berries. As a rule, they choose balconies for storing root vegetables, where it is very convenient to organize your storage system on cabinets and corner tables.

Cabbage

Fresh cabbage is not the easiest vegetable when we're talking about Regarding the organization of storage, sauerkraut is best preserved, especially since almost all the vitamins remain in it. Fresh white cabbage requires low storage temperature - from -1 to +1°C, and high relative humidity in the room - 90–98%. Otherwise, the head of cabbage will dry out very quickly and will not be suitable for consumption.

Cabbage should also not be stored in the refrigerator - in indoors it “suffocates” and begins to rot in the polyethylene. It is best to use a basement to store cabbage: the heads of cabbage must first be dried a little, and then hung from the ceiling in twos. If the balcony in the apartment is unheated, then it is quite possible to organize such storage at home.

Onion and garlic

Garlic is more picky about storage conditions than onions, however, these products also have something in common: the heads of both garlic and onions must be thoroughly dried before storage. After which there are 3 storage options for onion heads:

weave “braids” and hang them;
put in a stocking and leave in a ventilated place;
put in boxes in 2 layers, you can in .

At the same time, you can store onions directly in the kitchen - dry air will prevent germination. With garlic it’s a little more complicated: dried heads can simply dry out, so it is recommended to “clog” them with paraffin or wax. After this, garlic can be stored in the same way as onions, in a place with limited supply sunlight.

Potato

Potatoes are on the table both on weekdays and holidays. It is consumed most of all, and few people do not have at least a couple of kilograms of these root vegetables at home.

Potato fruits ripen in the dark, and it is also better to store them in a place with a minimum amount of light, otherwise they will turn green, and it is unsafe to eat such potatoes.

First of all, the potatoes must be thoroughly dried, only then can they be placed in boxes for storage. If we are talking about an apartment, then an unheated balcony is best for storing this root vegetable - you can place boxes of potatoes there and not have to worry about their safety.

It is important that the storage room is not too wet and not too dry, otherwise the vegetable may deteriorate - rot, or begin to sprout. Optimal humidity for potato storage – 85-90%, temperature 2-3°C.

Carrots and beets

Beets and carrots are stored according to a similar principle.

Thin-skinned carrots can easily deteriorate if the temperature is violated - a frozen root vegetable will no longer be edible. Optimal temperature for storage – 1°C, and relative humidity – 90-95%. Carrots also need constant ventilation and air access. You can store carrots in different ways:

in open polyethylene bags;
in the sand, so that the fruits do not touch each other, and the sand itself is regularly moistened;
in an open bottle - if there are only a few carrots, you can store them in this way either in the kitchen, in the refrigerator, or on the balcony, but with the onset of frost, the jar must be closed;
coated with clay - a rather dirty method, but very effective;
in sawdust of pine needles - the method is similar to storage in sand;
in boxes for storing vegetables is the easiest way; besides, carrots can be stored this way in an apartment.

Legumes

It is best to store legumes in closed containers to prevent midges from infesting them.

Beans, beans, soybeans, lentils and other legumes require approximately the same storage conditions. The main condition for storage is that the fruits must be well dried, and in order to prevent them from being threatened by insects, they must be stored together with cloves of garlic or onion. It is best to do this in hermetically sealed jars.

Unlike other fruits, legumes are not afraid of frost; they can be safely left on the balcony. However, if there is space in the kitchen and the humidity in the room is not too high, storage can be organized there too.

Legumes will definitely “live” in the apartment all winter and even longer, but it is worth remembering that after frost they will be unsuitable for planting and can only be eaten.

Vegetables in the apartment

You can store vegetables in the kitchen, the main thing is to follow the correct regime.

To summarize, we can say that the best vegetables for storing in an apartment are onions and garlic, carrots, and legumes. Beets need a cool place, but cabbage is very picky about storage conditions and spoils quickly - it’s easier to ferment it for the winter and buy it fresh.

Potatoes are also suitable for storage in an apartment and can successfully “overwinter” if the storage conditions are met. It is best to store potatoes in small batches and ensure that they are not exposed to sunlight and do not sprout.

The best option for storing potatoes would be to organize a special place in the kitchen or on the balcony, which serves as a mini-vegetable storage. You can either make such a place yourself or buy it.

Boxes

It is best to store vegetables in plastic boxes

As is already clear from the text above, the easiest way to organize the storage of vegetables is in boxes that can be placed in the kitchen or on the balcony. When choosing containers for long-term storage of vegetables outside a special room, you need to consider the following factors:

the material from which the box is made;
container volume;
presence and number of ventilation holes;
possibility of convenient placement and use.

You can store onions, potatoes, carrots, and beets in such boxes. There must be holes for ventilation, otherwise the vegetables may “suffocate” and spoil. The air should circulate freely, the room should be ventilated from time to time.

For “home” storage of vegetables in the kitchen or balcony, you don’t need to take too large boxes; a volume of 20 liters will be more than enough.

Plastic

Plastic boxes are easy to clean, inexpensive and durable

They have the best characteristics according to the given parameters plastic boxes-containers for storing vegetables:

plastic containers are available in different volumes;
such trays and boxes have perforations at the bottom and sides, and are available with or without lids;
often plastic boxes are equipped with handles to make it convenient to load and remove vegetables from them;
the design designed for stacking allows you to stack boxes on top of each other, and metal inserts will protect vegetables from being squeezed by the upper tiers;
plastic can withstand a wide range of temperatures; they are not afraid of frost and summer heat;
This type of container is reusable and can be used for many seasons in a row.

Wooden

Wooden boxes are strong, but they are more convenient for transporting vegetables rather than storing them

Boxes made of natural wood are not as durable as plastic ones; they are used for more careful transportation and storage of vegetables:

the design of the drawers is reinforced with metal inserts;
ventilation occurs due to the gaps between the boards;
wooden boxes are heavier, do not have handles, they are not so convenient to stack on top of each other, and they are also quite easy to damage;
Wooden boxes should not be considered for repeated use for more than 1 season, but they are quite suitable as a temporary measure.

Cardboard

Cardboard boxes are fragile, but baskets made of wicker will look interesting in the kitchen

Although such boxes are made of several layers of thick cardboard, it is clear that they are not suitable for reusable use:

cardboard is very critical to air humidity, it can bend or be pressed through;
even with careful handling, such boxes will not last more than one season;
They are usually small in size and have small ventilation holes.

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Do-it-yourself vegetable storage organization

Not all vegetables can be properly stored in ordinary boxes, so you can take care of a vegetable storage - a place in which certain rules will be observed. temperature regime.

It’s not difficult to make such a storage facility, but as a result you can always have a small supply of vegetables at home - potatoes, beets, carrots.

Size, material, temperature

Things to think about in advance:

the size of the box directly depends not only on the area that can be allocated to it, but also on the number of people living in the apartment;
if such a cellar is intended to be used as the main storage of vegetables, it must be insulated, otherwise the vegetables will freeze in cold weather;
You can even make such a box using scrap materials - it’s suitable for both natural wood, and chipboards, plywood, you can even use old unnecessary furniture.

Before you start making calculations, you need to decide which form factor of the vegetable storage unit is most convenient - it could be something like a chest of drawers with pull-out shelves(like ), a top-loading drawer or cabinet with doors. The last option is the most convenient to use and is easy to access. And you can create a model of the future room using.

Video: metal and plastic containers for storing vegetables - an overview of the best options

How to store vegetables in the house, and how to make them for home convenient drawers for storing potatoes, carrots and other vegetables, watch our video:

The plan for a chest of drawers with drawers is the most difficult to implement, especially when it comes to organizing insulation, while a top-loading drawer, on the contrary, is simple to make, but it is not very convenient to use.

Protection from frost and rot

You can store vegetables on a cold balcony in an insulated box

On the balcony, the storage will be constantly exposed to temperature changes, even over the course of one season. This can cause the boards used to make the storage to rot and damage it. To prevent rotting due to excessive humidity, you need to take care of impregnating the wood, which will protect the walls of the box from changes in humidity and temperature. And about the cheap ones kitchen corners can be found by .

You should also think about insulating the balcony floor if it is not already insulated. Despite the fact that the storage box itself will be insulated by itself, a cold floor can cause spoilage of the vegetables in the storage.

If vegetables will be stored on an unheated balcony or loggia, then you need to ensure that the temperature does not fall below 0°C.

Stages of creation

But by arranging such a “storage” in the kitchen you can store all your supplies

The storage plan must take into account all dimensional characteristics of the future storage facility, taking into account the thickness of the walls with insulation. Don't choose too much complex design, if you have never had to do anything like this before. And about the serving festive table you can read it at home.

Frame construction

The frame is made from wooden beam. First, the bottom is formed, then the side vertical posts, and the top of the box is formed last. For the bottom and top, it is best to use a pre-made rectangular frame to fit the size of the box.

Sheathing and insulation of the frame

The inside of the finished frame is sheathed with boards or plywood, chipboard - whatever is available, and on the outside - with insulation. The lid of the box is made according to the same principles and is attached to the storage unit on metal hinges.

For ease of use, you can also take care of the internal lighting of the box; besides, this is another way to increase the temperature. Can be used manually or circuit breaker, which is, of course, more difficult to build, but much more convenient to use.

You can also use more “available” means as storage – for example, it could be an old, unused piece of software. direct purpose fridge. True, this is quite cumbersome, so if there is a question about the optimal use of space, you can use other ideas. You can find out how to choose a kitchen scale.

Bench boxes

This bench will also serve as good furniture

This refers to the creation of storage with drop-down or sliding (more convenient option) doors, the upper part of which also serves as a bench. Such a box is much more convenient than regular storage, since you can put it anywhere:

on the balcony, arranging a comfortable place to sit there;
in the kitchen, using such a bench instead of a couple of three;
in the corridor, if there is space there and there just isn’t enough place to sit.

The principle of making such a box is similar to the above, with the only exception that you need to organize a seat on top, and the frame itself must be strong enough to withstand human weight. It is also worth taking special care to strengthen the bottom and top of the box; otherwise, this is ordinary storage, only more convenient.

Caring for a vegetable storage box is not particularly difficult - you need to keep it clean and make sure there are no insects that can spoil the fruit. And about plastic for kitchen facades can be found out .

Also, do not allow the box to get wet; excess moisture will ruin both it and the contents. You can use such a box at any time of the year - in the summer it is useful for storing seasonal vegetables if they are purchased in batches.

These boxes are convenient for storing a small amount of vegetables you need daily

Wicker baskets are a great alternative for boxes

As you can see, arranging a home storage for vegetables is not at all difficult, even if you do all the work yourself. Meanwhile, this makes it possible for people who do not have a cellar or basement to store vegetables for as long as possible, preserving nutrients and vitamins. We also recommend checking out high chairs for the kitchen.

When bringing vegetables from the market or your own plot, you really want to preserve their freshness and benefits for as long as possible. But few people know how to properly store such food so that when it is on the table it gives us all the benefits. Modern designs allow us to very successfully and effectively solve such a complex problem without disturbing general design kitchens.

Features and difficulties of storing vegetables and fruits in the kitchen

Most often, people bringing fresh vegetables, put them in different places in the refrigerator, believing that this is enough to keep them safe. But this approach is wrong. Not all plant products should be refrigerated, since low temperature not only destroys many useful substances in them, but also quickly leads the product to rotting processes. In addition, many types of food should not be adjacent. Therefore, for optimal preservation, it is recommended to purchase or make your own vegetable cabinet for the kitchen or loggia.

Under the wrong conditions, active processes of ripening, seed germination, and rotting of overripe pulp begin in fruits and root vegetables, which quickly renders them unusable and forces a person to buy new products. To ensure their safety, it is necessary to ensure the correct temperature conditions, ventilation or tightness, and correct location.

Note - Apples should always be stored separately from other vegetables and fruits, not only at room temperature, but also in the refrigerator. The close proximity of these fruits significantly accelerates the ripening processes of other plant foods, which shortens their shelf life.

Types of vegetable storage systems in the kitchen

Considering that most plant products are best preserved at room temperature, the question arises - where and how to place them? Today, it can be solved by special systems for storing vegetables in the kitchen, which not only fit perfectly into the interior, but can also become its decoration without taking up extra space.

Kitchen drawers for fruits and vegetables

Built-in drawers mounted on rail mechanisms, are the main part of almost any vegetable storage system in the kitchen. They are comfortable, roomy and functional. Thanks to roller guides, such drawers slide out almost silently, without requiring special effort, and provide quick access to the products necessary for cooking.

The internal equipment of such structures may vary. A box for vegetables in the kitchen can have a retractable or folding design, be made of wood, strong wire, wicker materials, metal mesh. In such devices it is always created optimal system ventilation, necessary for longer preservation of vegetables. However, experts do not recommend using wooden boxes (chipboard) for storing plant food, since even if there are holes in them, they do not create optimal conditions and the correct temperature, which quickly leads to wilting and rotting of food. It is better to store dishes and cutlery in such places.

Built-in drawers are suitable for storing almost all types of vegetables that require placement in the dark with mandatory air access. The special design is vertical drawers having a roller mechanism. Within such a system there are several narrow shelves with sides, which allows you to place items one at a time, in rows, avoiding their accumulation. It is very convenient to store fruits here.

Wicker pull-out baskets

The ideal place to place most herbal products is in well-ventilated but protected from light boxes. This is exactly the combination important parameters provides the fruit with a built-in storage box for vegetables in the form of a basket, which is often an element of kitchen systems.

Pull-out baskets can be hidden behind cabinet doors or placed separately to form a special piece of furniture. Often pull-out baskets different sizes are installed inside tables or cabinets, including corner ones. In such structures, thanks to the many holes, optimal conditions are provided for many vegetables and fruits for long-term preservation. But it is important to have several such devices in order to separate fruits and roots by type.

Metal mesh for vegetables and fruits

Metal mesh boxes provide another convenient and functional place to store food. Wire pull-out baskets can have different designs, simply installing in grooves in the cabinet walls behind a common door or sliding out one drawer at a time on a roller mechanism. Single containers, as a rule, have a front wooden panel. Such designs are durable and very practical, they are easy to clean. But it is better to store large fruits here.

Metal mesh has the same principle as wicker baskets, providing the necessary air circulation and preventing moisture from retaining. The conditions for preserving many fruits in them are optimal, but they must be placed correctly. For fruits, small hanging nets are suitable, which can be hung in the kitchen or hidden inside cabinets. Nets with vegetables should be placed in a cool and dark place.

Plastic containers

Built-in containers are found in almost every kitchen storage system. They are located inside built-in drawers and, as a rule, each of them contains several containers of different sizes, both with and without lids. Small fruits can be stored in such containers, subject to regular sorting and removal of spoiled fruits. But it’s best to place nuts, dried fruits, and cereals here.

Store fresh plant foods in built-in containers only if the box is part of a special kitchen system that has cooling and ventilation.

Access methods and installation options for storage systems for vegetables and fruits in kitchen cabinets

Options for installing a vegetable storage system in the kitchen today can be different. The method and convenience of accessing the posted products depends on this parameter.

Retractable systems

Built-in drawers and baskets can have different extension mechanisms, which greatly affects the cost kitchen sets. Most often, roller guides are used, which are one of the simplest and most cost-effective mechanisms. They do not have closers, have partial extension, but can withstand a load of up to 25 kg. The guides are attached using ordinary self-tapping screws.

More modern look The mechanism can be called Metabox guide systems on rails, the cost of which in comparison with conventional roller ones is much higher. This device can also withstand loads of up to 25 kg and has partial extension, but closers can be additionally installed here, which significantly increases operational safety.

For wooden boxes, it is optimal to use the Tandem extension system, which provides the structure with silent, high-quality and smooth movement. Wear-resistant cylindrical rollers made of durable plastic are installed inside the guide system. Such a device (depending on the type) can withstand a load of up to 30 or 50 kg. The drawers can be pulled out either partially or completely, with or without a closer. They can open by pressing the front panel during installation special device Tip-On, but in this case it is impossible to use closers.

Folding drawers

Folding drawers hidden in kitchen cabinets can become great solution for storing plant food in a small kitchen space, in comparison with retractable structures they do not require much space when opened. As a rule, folding drawer models have a telescopic extension mechanism. On inside The door of such a device is attached to one large or several small metal (wicker) baskets of different sizes and depths for placing fruits and root vegetables, providing quick, convenient access to them.

Folding drawers can be located in lower cabinets a common set and separately, making up a special piece of furniture, in the form of a pencil case or cabinet, making the common space functional and comfortable.

For a large kitchen, special drawers with a common hinged door, combining a roller and telescopic mechanism, are suitable. In this case, when the door is opened, all hidden drawers smoothly slide out horizontally like a “staircase,” opening general access to the stored products.

Rules for preparing vegetables and fruits for storage in kitchen cabinets

In order for fruits and root vegetables to retain their freshness and benefits for a long time, it is important to follow certain rules, in particular:

Only undamaged specimens should be selected for storage.
The leaves on the fruits must be removed before storing, leaving only 1 - 2 cm, preventing premature drying.
Some vegetables should be stored in a paper or plastic bag with holes punched in, while others should be stored in airtight containers.
Apricots, pears, mangoes, melons, avocados, tomatoes, apples and peaches can be stored in the refrigerator if they are ripe, but should be wrapped in a paper towel. If the fruits are unripe, it is better to leave them in baskets at room conditions to ripen, but separately from each other.
When stored in the refrigerator, food should be distributed freely without touching each other, otherwise they will quickly begin to rot.
Any plant products should be washed before use. The exception is green salad leaves and fresh herbs; they must be thoroughly washed, dried, and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Grapes, cherries, bananas, eggplants, cherries, various berries, Bell pepper and citrus fruits should be placed in the refrigerator, sealed.
Garlic, potatoes, onion require storage in special boxes in the air, but in a dark and cool place. When you place them in the refrigerator, they not only change their taste, but also quickly begin to rot.

Photos of kitchen cabinets for storing vegetables and fruits

Modern vegetable storage systems in the kitchen allow not only to effectively organize the common space and make it as functional as possible, but also to provide the products with adequate conditions for the safety of all beneficial properties. Storage options can be varied, very convenient, practical, beautiful, it is only important to choose the right items according to your taste.

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