root celler how to...

[longshot38]

for those who had questions on how to build a root celler, i submit the following link

http://www.rootcellars.com/


hope this helps you.


dean

[Bentley]

Does anyone still use root cellers? Aren't there better ways to store vege's ? Seems like critters would be a huge problem.

b

[Willowdale]

Mine's under the house, and it's lined on the bottom with hardware cloth so nothing can tunnel into it. Walls are brick. It's perfect for things that like cool and damp.

[longshot38]

Originally Posted by Bentley

Does anyone still use root cellers? Aren't there better ways to store vege's ? Seems like critters would be a huge problem.

b

better ways today, maybe. but if the power is interupted or gone all together... the old ways would come into play. and critters might be a problem but these things worked for thousands of years.


dean

[highplains]

Big Root Cellars - I have seen a big root cellar that literally you could take a horse & wagon through. Has anyone worked with anything of this size?

[Wolf mom]

Wish I had a root/storage cellar. Grew up with one & they're the greatest.

My house gets mighty hot during the summer with no air conditioning. I know it's not good for my canned goods.

Having another way to store produce from my garden over the winter other than canning or freezing - Nothing could be better!

Another thing on my 'dream on' list....

[cowboy joe]

I built a small root cellar (4x6) in the basement a few years back. Produce stays pretty well if you store it right. Beats having to can or freeze all the big stuff like winter squash and taters.

[ptannjr]

How would building a small one under the mobile home. it would be a crawl space but i think it could be made to work?