Rooted Resilience: How to Harvest and Store Crops for Winter - Episode 003

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Do you like to store some of your garden harvest for the winter? Do you wish you had a root cellar to store it in?

In this episode of "The Evergreen Thumb," the focus is on how to harvest and store crops for winter without a root cellar. Your host, Erin, provides valuable insights into the ideal conditions for storage and more practical options for home gardeners. The episode covers various vegetables, starting with garlic, emphasizing factors like timing, watering, and proper harvesting techniques. Apples, summer squash, winter squash, pumpkins, and potatoes are also covered, including advice on curing, temperature, humidity, and potential storage challenges.

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