Root cellar plans

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 ROOT CELLAR: Look at the construction plans coming up to see the important details for building your own root cellar.

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.

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

Keep your harvest fresh without refrigerators and eat better for less

Root cellars have been used for centuries to keep foods fresh, but they won't work if you make these root cellar mistakes.

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

by Robert We decided that our little farm needed a root cellar to store our produce in. For those unfamiliar