How to store spring onions after harvesting?

Ah, spring onions. The humble allium that can elevate any dish from meh to magnifique. But what happens when your garden has decided it’s time for these bulbous beauties to go? Fear not, dear reader, because I am here to guide you on the journey of proper spring onion storage.

Why is Proper Storage Important?

Before we dive into how to store your precious onions like a pro, let’s talk about why proper storage is important in the first place. First and foremost, improper storage can lead to rotten bulbs, which no one wants gracing their dinner plate. Additionally, without proper storage techniques those greens will wither away quickly leading up until you have nothing left but a sad little nub at the bottom of an unappetizing mess.

Step One: Clean Those Stalks!

The process starts right after harvest where making sure you crop as clean as possible is key! No more than 1 inch tops per stalk should be taken off using specialized scissors so use carefully crafted cuts aimed diagonally along each leaf end avoiding direct contact with body structure by differentiating area under indentations which could harbor bacteria or destructive germs in general! Once topped off according politely trim portions until there remains only some white trunky part below where everything gravitates upwards outwards beyond leaves just above roots sticking out over sides while grass lies flat away from surface soil except maybe underneath if penumbra ushers growth midst brighter environs thanks beams descending onto beds glistening anew every dawn (This sentence may sound complex but bear with me!)

Step Two: Wrapping Techniques That Work Best

Now comes my favorite part – wrapping these babies up like they’re precious cargo ! You could opt for resealable plastic bags (but who really likes killing our dear planet anyway), or if you want to go the eco-friendly route try beeswax wraps which come in all kinds of colors and designs.

But wait, there’s more! You could also use parchment paper instead – just follow these simple steps:

  1. Cut a piece of parchment about 18 inches long
  2. Take several stalks and lay them parallel to one another at the edge of your plastic wrap in any direction
  3. Roll over onto itself once leaving some space say half a cm margin for air although this part be optional!
  4. Fold edges over each other until they meet creating sealed pocket resembling an envelope with onions nestled inside longing for safe travels onwards… (Sigh)

Step Three: Chilling Out (Quite Literally!)

Oh boy, here comes the hard part – waiting patiently while your slightly browning bulbs sit chilled out in their new home away from home..the fridge! Aka where most vegetables go on vacation when our hot tropical weather makes life unbearable for all beings who inhabit it.

For best results put wrapped onion bunches perpendicular to airflow so that coolers can distribute mild oceanic breezes among them uniformly without accumulation around specific section.. Once placed beckon entry signals outside lowing my name magically awakening from dreams vast fields beyond well-maintained boundaries doggy eyes wagging merrily alongside light wash guiding through pathways leading eventually towards bright sunflower beds thriving amidst verdant greenery prospering across landscapes scented with fragrances sifting elegantly embracing senses warmly cocooned in safety harmony peace serenity never seen before…

(Sorry I got carried away there…) Back to business – chill those babies out anywhere between 32-40°F /0-4°C depending upon level desired freshness and taste characteristics because yes, even tiny temperature variations alter science around stored food molecules determining duration before full degradation ruins entire batch leaving behind bitter tasting onions over time.

Step Four: BLT-Time (BONUS Level Tip Time!)

Ok, so you’ve stored those bad boys in the fridge all safe and sound but now what? What’s a person to do with all these onions taking up prime real estate on your refrigerator shelf?

Enter our bonus level tip: use them for breakfast-lunch-and-dinner-time! That’s right, spring onions are super versatile – chop ’em up as a garnish on eggs benedict or add them into quiches and omelets. Even sprinkle some onto toasted sandwiches to bring that extra crunch.

Conclusion

There you have it folks – my guide for storing spring onions like a pro! Remember the key is in proper cleaning before storage followed by wrapping techniques that best fit your environmental preferences be it reusable beeswax wraps or good old parchment paper…it’s YOUR choice (and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise)! Then once they’re packed snugly away make sure to chill at just the perfect temperature before reaping benefits through various meals full of nutrients flavor easy incorporation throughout day. Happy onion-ing everyone!

Now go forth and store those bulbs like there’s no tomorrow!

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