How To Make A Simple Root Cellar (For Under $40)

By admin August 21, 2013 00:57

Root cellars make use of the consistent temperature and humidity present just a few feet beneath the soil. Most cold weather vegetables thrive in these conditions, thus allowing them not only to be stored throughout the winter, but remain alive, with all of their nutrients intact. Why buy plastic-tasting vegetables that have been shipped thousands of miles when you can have your own fresh, living ones just a few feet from your front door? Root cellaring is essential for eating seasonally. It is one the cheapest methods of food storage, and is arguably even more effective than a refrigerator. They can be as large as an underground room, complete with ventilation shafts and shelving, or they can be as simple as a hole dug into the ground with a bin put inside.