Wetsauksesta
Wetsauksesta is a Finnish term that refers to the practice of storing harvested crops, particularly grains and silage, in a wet or moist state. This method is primarily used to preserve the crops and prevent spoilage before they can be processed or fed to livestock. The key principle behind wetsauksesta is that by increasing the moisture content beyond a certain threshold, aerobic spoilage organisms are inhibited, creating an environment where anaerobic fermentation can occur.
This fermentation process, when managed correctly, leads to the development of lactic acid, which lowers the
Commonly stored crops using this method include barley, oats, and corn. The storage is usually done in