Publisher's Synopsis
This book is aimed at those who wish to store their food in the most natural, efficient, affordable and environmentally friendly manner as possible.
This book aims to pass on as much useful knowledge as possible in regards to root cellars and the art of root cellaring. Root cellars do come with plenty of advantages. Because of these advantages, root cellars have seen a recent rise in popularity. This book intends to explore these advantages with the hopes of assisting you in making an informed decision towards the right kind of root cellar that you will hopefully someday build.
You will learn:
- What a root cellar is
- How root cellars work
- What you can store in your root cellar
- Diy alternatives to building your own root cellar
- Step-by-step guide on building a simple root cellar
- Diy shelving for your root cellar
- How to organize your produce for the best results
This book will walk anyone through the process of building and using a root cellar to store their fruits and vegetables for later use, through the cold winter months when even the most basic items can cost an arm and a leg. Before even starting your root cellar, you will learn the basics of choosing the right crops and planting them at the right time or buying them in advance for your root cellar. You will learn how to know which crops and which specific vegetables and fruits are good to keep and which ones should be left alone. This book will cover how and when to bring in the harvest and how to prepare for storage effectively.
