Fresh pads should be stored in a dry shaded location. They can be either stacked or arranged in rows lying on their sides. Avoid spots that collect runoff in order to minimize rotting and sprouting. The pads in close contact with the ground should be flipped over every 4 to 6 weeks to avoid rooting. Some relief from direct sunrays can be obtained with a thin layer of straw or grass spread on top of the stacked pads. Direct sunrays induce deformation of the pads and chlorophyll degradation on the exposed area, thus reducing nutritional value.
