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Preserving food in a cool dark place is a practice in which most traditional food growers engage … one way or another .
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root cellar is an enclosed space , preferably underground , that maintains fairly constant temperature and humidity levels . You can set up a root cellar in a basement space , about the size of a refrigerator or larger - size dependent on how much you grow and available space . Find a corner at the deepest part of the basement . Frame it off like a closet , insulate , and make sure it ' s well ventilated . Put up some shelving of different depths . The humidity level in most basements is adequate , but if mold or mildew start to appear an adjustment is needed , maybe try installing an exhaust fan .
Keep it dark all the time . This will keep stored produce like onions and potatoes from sprouting or starting to decay . Don ' t mix vegetables with fruit . Fruit like apples , avocados , and melons among many others , emit ethylene , a plant hormone that promotes ripening and eventual decay .
Keep dried herbs and garlic in open trays , check on them for spoilage . Keep green tomatoes in paper or canvas bags . An apple placed in the bag will quickly ripen the contents for a taste of summer in the darkest days of the year . Potatoes and root vegetables like onions , turnips and carrots should be kept in bins or baskets , checking regularly for any signs of trouble . A well-stocked root cellar is another excellent way to enjoy the fruits of your growing efforts far past the season !
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