Canning, drying and freezing works for many vegetables, but root crops are best preserved �as-is� in a cool, humid place. now that root cellars are largely a thing of the past, a bit of improvisation may be in order. the ideal climate for roots. root vegetables keep for months if the conditions are right.. The length of storage time may vary according to your storage method, but with any of the methods described below, you can be sure of at least a few extra months of fresh vegetables. to stay crisp and fresh, root crops just need cool, moist, dark surroundings.. Here are several ideas for the best ways to store all your favorite root vegetables, no matter how much space you have in your kitchen. perforated metal bins - my home ideas perforated metal bins - my home ideas: these metal drawers make sure there's enough air circulation to keep your veggies from spoiling..
Po sted by emily tisdale. my husband got the idea for this project from a root vegetable cabinet his mom bought down in north carolina. we took measurements and recreated the cabinet in a weekend�s time.. Moist vegetables (potatoes, root crops, cabbages) should be stored in a container, rather than exposed to air. traditional methods include storing them in peat, sand, sawdust or newspaper, but you can also use plastic bags or cardboard. if you choose to use plastic, make sure there are a few holes, for excess moisture to escape.. Root cellars and me (tips for cold storage) written by danny. thank you for the education! i tend to store root vegetables on some shelving in the garage � seemed to me like the closest thing to a root cellar (i, too, live in a place where basements are very uncommon). i might want to re-think this..
