Diy root cellar how to build

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

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

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

Wondering how to build a root cellar to store your fruit and vegetables? Learn the different types of root cellars, how to build one and how to store your harvest.

Before times of refrigeration and the year-long availability of fresh vegetables, people had to find a way to store these

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…

Now that it’s getting time to start collecting from the garden I thought we could talk about Root Cellars. I’ve always wanted a root cellar but don’t have the funds to build a tra…

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

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.

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.