HOW TO
EXTEND
THE LIFE OF YOUR HARVEST
Preserving your fruits and vegetables properly is a great way to save money , eat healthier , and learn some new skills . Eric Hopper provides insight on some options for the best way to store your produce .
The first grocery store in Australia was established in 1938 , but it wasn ’ t until the 1950s that grocery stores were readily available to the masses . Before that time , people grew and preserved their own food . Today , more and more people are reverting back to their great-grandparents ’ s way of growing and preserving food . Their reasons for doing so range from the rising prices of produce to the desire to have control over one ’ s health and food . Growing and preserving your own food is not only a fun and rewarding hobby ; it is also a great way to save money and ensure a high-quality , clean diet . Once harvest time rolls around , it is important to take certain steps to ensure your harvest is properly preserved . Some types of produce simply store better than others . Finding the right produce and the proper storage technique are crucial for increasing the longevity of your harvest . There are many ways to preserve produce . Some of the most common ways to preserve your garden ’ s harvest include cool / cold storage , freezing , drying , canning , and fermentation .
by Eric Hopper
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