Diy root cellar

Preserve your garden’s hard-earned harvest with a well-designed root cellar. This guide covers everything you need to know, including how to build a root cellar, ideal conditions for storing produce, and what vegetables store best. Whether you’re looking for DIY inspiration or practical storage ideas, this post will help keep your food fresh for months. Check out these storage solutions and enjoy farm-fresh goodness year-round!

If you don't have room for a root cellar or are unable to dig one, there are several root cellar alternatives you can try.

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 decided that our little farm needed a root cellar to store our produce in. For those unfamiliar with the term, a root cellar is an underground room that acts like a natural refrigerator, maintaining temperatures in the mid 30's F in the winter and mid 50's in the summer. Step one: Dig a hole in the ground. We are fortunate to have a local gravedigger who is a real artist with a backhoe. He can carve a hole with straight sides almost within an inch of what you ask for. Step two, pour a…

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

Looking for a place to store all of your winter produce but your home is not equipped with the perfect root cellar? Here's how to create DIY Cold Storage no matter what type of home you live in!

Before you start building a root cellar, read this. You might be missing out on one minor detail. And it could be the one that determines if you make it or break it.

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.

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…

Why Build a Root Cellar? A root cellar is a time-honored method for preserving your garden’s bounty without relying on refrigeration. By maintaining a cool, stable environment, you can store vegetables, fruits, and even some meats for extended periods. Choosing the Right Location When selecting a site for your root cellar, consider the following: **North-Facing