Building a root cellar

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

A root cellar is so incredibly useful. What if you don't have one? Here are some ideas on how to store produce or even make your own!

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

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…