mperature and humidity of your root cellar?
- Consider adding fans inside of your root cellar to circulate the cool air. You can use this technique to reduce the temperature of specific spots over others, although it’s not as effective as a separate room.
- Be mindful of the types of lights that you use in your cellar, if any are present. Some lights, including incandescent bulbs, get very hot quickly. You can end up overheating your food that rests directly underneath the lights. Instead, try to carry a lantern or a flashlight whenever you go inside.
Root cellars need to maintain a stagnant cold temperature and humidity in order to preserve everything inside of it. Once you have your cellar set up and ready to go, you’ll be able to control the environment with very little effort or money.
Here are a few takeaways from the post:
- A root cellar should be between 32 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Vents, pipes, and fans can be used to adjust the internal temperature.
- You need top-notch insulation to prevent external ambient temperature from changing the root cellar’s environment.
- Consider separating your root cellar into small rooms or closed shelves to house multiple temperatures.
Recommended Root Cellar Maintenence Products
I took the time to list some things you might need for a root cellar. Here are a few Amazon products that you may find helpful:
- Hygrometer– For measuring temperature and humidity.
- 5-Gallon Gasket Sealed Plastic Buckets– The perfect size for my long-term storage needs.
- 5-Gallon Mylar Storage Bags– Fill these bags, seal them, then put them in the bucket for ultra-long-term storage.
- Root Cellar Storage Bins– For storing most veggies.
- Airtight Storage Containers– For short or mid-term use.
- Storage Labels– Logging the date and contents is important.
For more, don’t miss What Is a Root Cellar? Why They Work & What They Are Used For.
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