I have been increasingly dissatisfied with the storage of root crops in the fruit cellar. It is just a little to dry and warm for storage. I end up storing stuff under the benches that I no longer use. Well I pitched it all and built a 22” X 22” X 8’ storage bin for roots and tubers in the GH. The side facing the camera is insulated with 1½" of polystyrene and the two ends and backside ore outside walls. The backside and right end are under ground. ( photo / image / picture from jbest123's Garden ) Here you can see the insulated front side and a wooden slat floor for air circulation. The lids are hinged at the back and the middle so they fold under the shelves of the GH. ( photo / image / picture from jbest123's Garden ) The squash are Burpee’s hybrid Butter Bush. They have nearly if not the same flavor and texture as the Butternut squash. We prefer the Butter bush for its smaller size and it has been a constant producer. This years harvest is about 55 lbs. ( photo / image / picture from jbest123's Garden )
I'm so glad you're a member here John. You come up with such good ideas!! I love your storage unit and I'm sure it will be copied by quite a few others here.
