Diy root cellar

6 Alternatives to a Traditional Root Cellar. Whether you grow your fruits and vegetables or prefer buying them in bulk to save money, it helps to have a root cellar at home to use to keep these… More

Root cellars are an old fashioned way to keep food fresh without modern refrigeration. Insulated by the ground, a properly made root cellar will stay at "refrigerator" temperature year round, even in the heat of

Building a Homestead Root Cellar by Brian Thomas and Teri Page. A step by step how-to guide to building your own concrete block walk-out root cellar.

We've been working on this project for about a month now, now I'm sharing with you instructions on how to build a root cellar under a garden house or shed. I'm sharing our step-by-step guide

Looking for alternatives to refrigeration? Here are 7 ways to build a mini root cellar and preserve food without using electricity.

Tap into traditional knowledge with modern twists for building a root cellar. Perfect for homesteaders and preparedness advocates, this guide teaches you how to create a sustainable food store right in your backyard.

A root cellar is an age-old method of storing fruits, vegetables, and other perishable goods, allowing homesteaders and gardeners to enjoy their harvest year-round. Root cellars maintain a stable temperature and humidity, creating ideal conditions for preserving the freshness and quality of your produce. Building a root cellar does not have to be expensive or complicated.

Root cellars are time-tested ways to keep many types of garden produce without electricity. Store whole fruits and vegetables all winter long!

Photo from Jason Doucette's photostream I keep potatoes all winter and into spring in my root cellar, buried in straw. The standard tips for storing potatoes are storing them out of light, having good air circulation, and optimal temps of 42-55ºF and high humidity so they don't dry out. Potatoes should not be washed before storing, and they should be allowed to cure for 2-3 days in a cool place to harden the fragile skins. Check carefully for blemishes and soft spots, or damage from digging…

A root cellar is one of the ultimate tools of self-sufficiency and an excellent investment in self reliance.