tip for storing root crops, use a bucket, box or whatever, layer the crop with wood shavings, takes any moisture away and keeps them in a constant temperature, I've done it with onions, potatoes, carrots, beets and garlic. Works amazingly well. They never get soft or anything. usually I'll have one or two that'll go bad but, that's out of 150+ of each.
Do not store sweet potatoes, pumpkins, squash, melons, or alliums in a root cellar. Cellars are meant to have high moisture. The aforementioned should be kept in cool and dry. Sausages and Hams once cured also benefit from cool and dry. They used to bury summer sausages and hams in the oats bin years ago as it kept a cool dry environment which made them keep well. We have 30 below winters often. Built mine nearly 30 years ago and put a full two and a half feet of dirt on top, all around the sides. Never freezes inside and because it's fully covered with dirt, stays cool in summer.
When I move to arkansas you coming over to lend a hand? Terrific job! Watched every episode of the build! Yahusha looked over and blessed that project of yours 😊
@@ShalomAcres That sounds great and would be very appreciated! I'm trying to buy a place in Leslie, near Marshall. I thank Yashua for people like yourself making these videos and willing to give advice 😊
Looks like you will be about 3 hours from us but it is a small world! I am glad we could help and encourage, we have had a lot over the years...makes a big difference!!
If pouring a concrete flr, put heavy plastic on ground & pour on it. It helps keep humidity down, perhaps in some situations u may want the humidity ? If I get to build my rootcellar/stormshelter, I plan to keep dirt flr.
It's always fun seeing the fruits of one's labor. I've been following this build all the way. I am a little confused though. Is the humidity necessary for some items such as the sausage & detrimental to others like the sweet potatoes, or is high humidity just a general nuisance with the root cellar?
The higher humidity is necessary for the freshness and shelf life of most vegetables in the cellar. Sweet potatoes are one exceptions and I'm sure we will find a few others as we get into this further. This is the first time I have tried it with the sausage since this option was not available in the past. The mold is suppose to help with the flavor...we are about a week a way from tasting it and we will see if it is true! I hope this helps?
Is the humidity high because of the structure of the floor being in direct contact with dirt instead of floating on 3" of dense foam ? You could test the floor for high moisture. I would be very interested in the results... Thanks. I made a detailed comment on the last video, leaving my contact info...
Hi, nice to see all the produce.I don't really know what is best for a root cellar,but I can tell you that in order to keep an underground storm shelter/bunker dry & free from mold, it is best to keep it sealed & NOT let the air flow through continuously, otherwise the difference between the outside air temperature & inside causes condensation.For shelters when not in use for human habitation, keep them sealed,but use a dehumidifier sometimes.I have friends with bunkers & we all find the same.The expanded polystyrene is great.Sometimes they use massive slabs of it up to 1 ft thick for insulation, then put earth on top.Once you put your 2.5 ft of earth on top & bury the whole thing, you should find the temperature stays fairly constant.best wishes from the U.K.
Thank you Michael for you input, I have watched your build and I would definitely call you an expert! Great info on the foam also. In our case I do need the moisture to keep the vegetables fresh and maximize shelf life.
always never seen the righteous forsaken or his seed begging for bread i know the father will her our prayer about land am just ready right now lol yes yes i know am impatient
I very much enjoyed your video 'Testimony', and wanted to talk to you privately about it, but the e-mail wouldn't work as I couldn't find your e-mail address any place. I hope that you have a peaceful and pleasant, Gut Shabbos! Stevhan
Is this property in the Ozarks? Everything is way cheaper here along interstate 44 in MO. We bought 23 acres for 30k. Granted it had nothing but rocks and trees but that's comparatively cheaper than the rest of the country.
Hahahaha. Zach told you it’s ok to keep food in building with mold in it? Hmmmm. I wonder what else he has to say that contradicts the Bible; oh, that’s right, he thinks the earth is a ball.
tip for storing root crops, use a bucket, box or whatever, layer the crop with wood shavings, takes any moisture away and keeps them in a constant temperature, I've done it with onions, potatoes, carrots, beets and garlic. Works amazingly well. They never get soft or anything. usually I'll have one or two that'll go bad but, that's out of 150+ of each.
Thank you Destiny Oaks Homestead!
Love the updates. T Y.
Shalom.
Now i got to build one. Been looking for some online plans but they are crazy $$. Thanks for your help.
If you look up his series on building the cellar, he does give info on the plans
Do not store sweet potatoes, pumpkins, squash, melons, or alliums in a root cellar. Cellars are meant to have high moisture. The aforementioned should be kept in cool and dry. Sausages and Hams once cured also benefit from cool and dry. They used to bury summer sausages and hams in the oats bin years ago as it kept a cool dry environment which made them keep well. We have 30 below winters often. Built mine nearly 30 years ago and put a full two and a half feet of dirt on top, all around the sides. Never freezes inside and because it's fully covered with dirt, stays cool in summer.
Did you vent yours? I am at that stage now
Your cellar is real nice wish ours was this cool but in south MS The temps are just to hot.
look up earth sheltered homes - - Arizona at 115 and earth temp at 68 degrees... 47 degrees cooler...
When I move to arkansas you coming over to lend a hand? Terrific job! Watched every episode of the build! Yahusha looked over and blessed that project of yours 😊
It was fun, I would be willing to share my knowledge.
@@ShalomAcres That sounds great and would be very appreciated! I'm trying to buy a place in Leslie, near Marshall. I thank Yashua for people like yourself making these videos and willing to give advice 😊
Looks like you will be about 3 hours from us but it is a small world! I am glad we could help and encourage, we have had a lot over the years...makes a big difference!!
Thanx fer the update 👍
you can paint the concrete with swimming pool paint to controle moisture
Thanks, I have been waiting to see you progress of the root cellar
hey my friend have been so busy leaving for Europe Saturday morning keep us in the prayer jar also love the seller your friend from Alabama Tim
Shalom Tim, we will be praying for safe travels. Any luck on finding some property!
I really like your cellar, very nice. ; )
Tyler, thank you!
Thanks for the update. This is very helpful info! 👍
If pouring a concrete flr, put heavy plastic on ground & pour on it. It helps keep humidity down, perhaps in some situations u may want the humidity ? If I get to build my rootcellar/stormshelter, I plan to keep dirt flr.
How did this turn out? Did you ever get all the dirt filled in?
It's always fun seeing the fruits of one's labor. I've been following this build all the way. I am a little confused though. Is the humidity necessary for some items such as the sausage & detrimental to others like the sweet potatoes, or is high humidity just a general nuisance with the root cellar?
The higher humidity is necessary for the freshness and shelf life of most vegetables in the cellar. Sweet potatoes are one exceptions and I'm sure we will find a few others as we get into this further. This is the first time I have tried it with the sausage since this option was not available in the past. The mold is suppose to help with the flavor...we are about a week a way from tasting it and we will see if it is true! I hope this helps?
Is the humidity high because of the structure of the floor being in direct contact with dirt instead of floating on 3" of dense foam ? You could test the floor for high moisture. I would be very interested in the results... Thanks. I made a detailed comment on the last video, leaving my contact info...
I always thought you were supposed to keep the moisture and humidity down especially if you're storing potatoes and stuff
i would add 90deg elbows to those intakes so that they are pointing down to keep wind driven rain out.
I agree with your suggestion and would be good. Thanks!
Can you store rice and beans in a root cellar and buckets in mylar bags
Can you put something in to decrease the humidity?
Maybe a dehumidifier? If I did this I would plumb it to the drain to make it easier.
yay!!!
we just started to use our last blue hubbard from last year's harvest..if only we had a root cellar!!
supurbian - what ways do you fix the blue's? Favorite?
this will be my last travel outside of the US when i get back i will be free to find the land we desire so bad please continue to pray
Do you think lack of air circulation could be contributing to mold growth? How much air circulation is ideal?
Joseph - I actually have a small box fan in the cellar run 24/7. So I don't think that is the issue but I will watch it closely!
oh ok. Good to know. Thank you!
Hi, nice to see all the produce.I don't really know what is best for a root cellar,but I can tell you that in order to keep an underground storm shelter/bunker dry & free from mold, it is best to keep it sealed & NOT let the air flow through continuously, otherwise the difference between the outside air temperature & inside causes condensation.For shelters when not in use for human habitation, keep them sealed,but use a dehumidifier sometimes.I have friends with bunkers & we all find the same.The expanded polystyrene is great.Sometimes they use massive slabs of it up to 1 ft thick for insulation, then put earth on top.Once you put your 2.5 ft of earth on top & bury the whole thing, you should find the temperature stays fairly constant.best wishes from the U.K.
Thank you Michael for you input, I have watched your build and I would definitely call you an expert! Great info on the foam also. In our case I do need the moisture to keep the vegetables fresh and maximize shelf life.
Its only a lil bit of Penicillin!
very nice, mine is a cardboard box compared to yours..lol
That's funny Harley, thanks for sharing!
always never seen the righteous forsaken or his seed begging for bread i know the father will her our prayer about land am just ready right now lol yes yes i know am impatient
I very much enjoyed your video 'Testimony', and wanted to talk to you privately about it, but the e-mail wouldn't work as I couldn't find your e-mail address any place. I hope that you have a peaceful and pleasant, Gut Shabbos! Stevhan
shalomacres@centurylink.net is our email address.
haven't found anything yet well we found 12 acres but they are asking 80 thousand dollars for it still waiting onGod but sometimes its hard
He is always faithful!
Is this property in the Ozarks? Everything is way cheaper here along interstate 44 in MO. We bought 23 acres for 30k. Granted it had nothing but rocks and trees but that's comparatively cheaper than the rest of the country.
Joseph Gamez no its in north alabama
Hahahaha. Zach told you it’s ok to keep food in building with mold in it? Hmmmm. I wonder what else he has to say that contradicts the Bible; oh, that’s right, he thinks the earth is a ball.