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Accessibility, of root cellar, 143–44, 219–20
Aging process, of harvested food, 40–42
Air circulation, in root cellar, 140–42
Apple-Cheese Salad, 246
Apple Crisp, 279
Apple Stuffing, 256
Apples, storage of, 52, 85–87, 121, 123, 128
Applesauce, Quince, 279
Artichoke, Jerusalem. See Jerusalem artichoke
Asparagus, forcing of, 93
Attic, storage in, 130–31
Bacteria, food spoilage and, 44
Barrel, for storage, 124–26, 125
Basement root cellar, 153–61, 156, 159, 160
humidity in, 138–39
temperature control in, 137
ventilation of, 142
Baskets, in root cellar, 145, 146
Bean Sprouts, Onions, Peppers and, 263
Beans, snap, pickling of, 271–72
Beets, 54
best keeping varieties, 9
forcing of, 96
growing tips for, 18
storage of, 51, 54–55, 116, 121, 123, 128
Beets, Baked, 258
Beets, Tangy Oranged, 257
Belgian endive. See Endive, Belgian
Bisque, Pumpkin, 250
Blue Cheese Dressing, 248
Box, wooden, for storage, 126–27, 126
Bread
Orange, 274–75
Pear, 274
Sweet Potato, 275
Broccoli, xix
best keeping varieties, 9
effect of light on, 4
best keeping varieties, 10
frost and, 17
growing tips for, 18
Brussels Sprouts, Dilly, 258
Brussels Sprouts, Pickled, 258
Brussels Sprouts Parmesan, 259
Bubel’s root cellar 204–7, 205
Burdock, best keeping variety, 10
best keeping varieties, 10
growing tips for, 18
pickling of, 270–71
storage of, 52, 57–59, 116, 121, 123
best keeping varieties, 10
frost and, 17
growing tips for, 18–19
Cabbage Soup, Cream of, 252
Calcium, affecting keeping quality, 17
Calcium chloride, to reduce humidity, 151
Calendar, of available vegetables, 25–31
Can, metal, for storage, 124–26
Canned goods, in root cellar, 147–48
Cantalope, storage of, 52
Carbohydrates, vegetable, xvii
Cardoon
growing tips for, 19
storage of, 60–61
Carrot-Celery Casserole, 260
Carrot Salad, Year-Round, 249
best keeping varieties, 10–11
growing tips for, 19
storage of, 51, 61–62, 116, 121, 123, 128
Carrots, Orange-Glazed, 259
Cauliflower, xix
best keeping varieties, 11
growing tips, 19
Cauliflower, Baked, 261
Cecalas’ root cellar, 232
Celeriac
best keeping varieties, 11
growing tips for, 19–20
storage of, 51, 63, 116, 121, 123
Celeriac, Cheesy Baked, 261
Celery
best keeping varieties, 11
growing tips for, 20
Celery-Carrot Casserole, 260
Celery Cheese Casserole, 260
Cheese-Apple Salad, 246
Cheese Celery Casserole, 260
Cheese Dressing, Blue, 248
Cheese Onion Pie, 264
Cheese Sauce, Cream, 277
Cheese, storage of, 105
Cheesy Baked Celeriac, 261
Chestnuts, Chinese, storage of, 100
Chicory, Witloof, forcing of, 93–95
Chinese cabbage. See Cabbage, Chinese
Chinese Dinner, Patchwork Farm, 254
Chives, 64
Cholesterol, lowering by fresh foods, xix
Cistern, converted to root cellar, 130
Clamps, vegetable storage, 118–21, 120
Cleaning, after harvest, 38
Clipping tops, after harvest, 38
Closet, storage in, 133
Colbaga, 11
Cold box, 182–83
Cold frame, to extend growing season, 116–18
Cole crops, effect of light on, 4
Cole Slaw, Country, 249
Collards, 4
best keeping variety, 11
frost and, 17
growing tips for, 20
Concrete blocks, working with, 166–67, 166
Concrete, working with, 164–66, 169, 170
Condensation, 139
Corn salad, 4
Cox, Jeff, on potash, 17
Crabapples, storage of, 87
Cranberries, storage of, 87
Crates, in root cellar, 145, 146, 146
Crawl space, storage in, 131
Cream Cheese Sauce, 277
Cream Sauce, 281
for best keeping, 8–15
quantity needed, 32
Crunchy Lunch, 258
Cucumbers
pickling of, 272
Curing, after harvest, 38
Custard, Pumpkin, 278
Dandelion, forcing of, 95
Darkness, in root cellar, 144
Decay. See Spoilage
Desserts
Apple Crisp, 279
Carrot Steamed Pudding, 277
Pear Pie, 279
Pumpkin Custard, 278
Pumpkin Pie, 278
Quince Applesauce, 279
Dilly Brussels Sprouts, 258
Direct Sowing, of fall crops, 7
Diseases, plant, organic matter and, 17
Drain tile, for storage, 124–26, 127
Drainage, of root cellar, 144, 173
Dressing, Blue Cheese, 248
Dug-in root cellar. See Excavated root cellar
Earth pits, for storage, 127–28, 128
Economic value, of root cellar, xvii, xix
Eggplant
best keeping varieties, 11
Eggplant, Baked, 262
Eggplant, Stuffed, 262
Eggs, storage of, 108–9
Endive
best keeping variety, 12
growing tips for, 20
Endive, Belgian, forcing of, 93–95
Endive Salad, Belgian, 247
Energy, saved by root cellars, xvii
Escarole, 4
best keeping varieties, 12
growing tips for, 20
Escarole Salad, 247
Ethylene, from stored foods, 42, 77–78
Excavated root cellar, 162–75, 163, 174, 175
step-by-step construction, 168–75
Exhaust pipes. See Ventilation
Expansion joints, in concrete, 194
Fall Menu from the Garden, 257
Farmer’s Winter Soup, 251
Fiber, nutritional value of, xix
Filberts, storage of, 100
Floor, of root cellar, 138, 144
Forcing, for winter greens, 92–96
Freezing, in storage, 45
Frost
flavor and, 16–17
plant susceptibility to, 39
Fruit, dried, storage of, 87
Fruits, storage of, 84–91
Fungi, food spoilage and, 44
Garden, fall, 6
Garden row storage, 114–16, 115
Gardening, underground, 92–96
Garlic
nutritional value of, xix
Grahams’ root cellar, 234–36, 235
Grain bins, for storage, 128
Grains, storage of, 103–4
Granola, Hickory Nut, 273
Grapefruit, storage of, 52, 87
Grapes, storage of, 52, 87, 89
Gravers’ root cellar, 192–98, 192, 194, 196, 197
Handling, after harvest, 38
Harpers’ root cellar, 212–16, 213, 214, 215
Harvest, 35–39
timing of, 35–36
Hay bales, for storage, 116, 116
Heaneys’ cold box, 181–83, 182
Heides’ root cellar, 179–81, 180
Herring Salad, Hearty, 248
Hickory Nut Granola, 273
Hickory nuts, 98
storage of, 100–101
Hills’ root cellar, 229–32, 230, 231
Horseradish
grating of, 263
growing tips, 20
House, storage in, 130–33
Humidity
effect on stored foods, 42
in root cellar, 138–39, 150–51
Ice chests, foam, for storage, 186–87
Insulation, of root cellar, 137–38
Jerusalem artichoke, 67
growing tips, 20
best keeping varieties, 12
frost and, 17
growing tips for, 20
storage of, 68
Kale Soup, 253
Keeping quality, factors affecting, 16–18
Kniers’ root cellar, 221–27, 221, 222, 223, 225, 226
Kohlers’ stairway storage, 183–86, 184, 185
Kohlrabi
best keeping varieties, 12
growing tips for, 21
Landrys’ root cellar, 208–11, 209
Leek Omelet, 255
Leek Soup, 252
Leeks, 69
best keeping varieties, 12
growing tips, 21
Leeks in Lemon Butter, 261
Lefevers’ root cellars, 211–12
Lettuce, 4
growing tips for, 21
Light
affecting plants’ development, 4
in root cellar, 144
Lime, to reduce humidity, 151
Loupins’ root cellar, 190–92, 191
Main dishes
Fall Menu from the Garden, 257
Garden Spaghetti, 254
Leek Omelet, 255
Patchwork Farm Chinese Dinner, 254
Pumpkin Meatloaf, 255
Ratatouille, 256
Maintenance, of root cellar, 149–52
Materials, for root cellar, 144–46
Mayonnaise, 280–82
Meat, cured, storage, of, 105
Meatloaf, Pumpkin, 255
Melon squash, storage of, 88
Mice, in garden row, 115
Midwinter Salad, 248
Millers’ under-porch storage, 186–88, 187
Mohrs’ root cellar, 202–4, 203
Moon signs, of harvest time, 37–38
Mounds, vegetable storage, 118–21, 120
Moyers’ root cellar, 219–20
Mulch
for garden row storage, 114–15
Mushrooms growing of, 106–8
oyster, 107
Muskmelon, 88
Nitrogen, affecting keeping quality, 17
Nooks and crannies, storage in, 130–33
Nutritional value, of fresh vegetables, xviii-xix, 47
Olweilers’ pump house, 188–90, 188, 189
Omelet, Leek, 255
Onion Cheese Pie, 264
Onion Soup, 253
Onions, 70
best keeping varieties, 12–13
growing tips for, 21
nutritional value of, xix
Onions, Peppers and Bean Sprouts, 263
Orange Bread, 274
Organic matter, importance of, 17
Outbuildings, for storage, 129–30
Outdoor storage bin, 5
Oyster plant, black. See Scorzonera
Oyster, vegetable. See Salsify
Oyster Stew, Mock, 251
Pancakes, Mike’s Potato, 265
Parsley, 71
growing tips, 21–22
best keeping varieties, 13
forcing of, 96
frost and, 16–17
growing tips for, 22
storage of, 51, 71–73, 116, 121, 128
Parsnips, Baked, 265
Parsnips, Buttered, 264
Patchwork Farm Chinese Dinner, 254
Pawpaws, storage of, 90
Pea Soup Plus, 250
Peanuts, storage of, 102
Pear Bread, 274
Pear Pie, 279
Pear Salad, Sunshine, 246
Pecans, storage of, 101
Pectin, cholesterol and, xix
Peppers
growing tips for, 22
pickling of, 272
Peppers, Onions and Bean Sprouts, 263
Photoperiodism, 4
Pickles, storage of, 104
Pickling, 270–72
Pie
Pear, 279
Pumpkin, 278
Pie Crust, 281
Pits, for storage, 127–28
Plums, storage of, 91
Popcorn, storage of, 102
Porch
for storage, 131
root cellar under, 132–33, 186–87, 132
Potash, affecting keeping quality, 17
Potassium. See Potash
Potato Bread, Sweet, 275
Potato Pancakes, Mike’s, 265
Potato Pudding, Sweet, 269
Potato Salad, Special, 249
Potatoes, sweet, 74
best keeping varieties, 13
growing tips for, 22
Potatoes, white
best keeping varieties, 13
growing tips for, 22–23
storage of, 52, 76–78, 121, 123, 128
Potting soil, storage of, 109
Pudding
Carrot Steamed, 277
Pumpkin Custard, 278
Rutabaga, 266
Sweet Potato, 269
Pumpkin Bisque, 250
Pumpkin Custard, 278
Pumpkin Meatloaf, 255
Pumpkin Pie, 278
Pumpkin seeds, storage of, 102
Pumpkins, 78
growing tips for, 23
Quince Applesauce, 279
Quinces, storage of, 52, 91, 121
Radish Relish, Winter, 266
best keeping varieties, 14
growing tips for, 23
Raised bed, storage in, 114
Ratatouille, 256
Recycling, to build root cellar, 122–23, 207–8, 228–29
Refrigerator, buried, for storage, 122–23, 122
Respiration, of harvested foods, 40–41
Rhubarb, forcing of, 95–96
Ripening, after harvest, 41
Root cellar
around well, 188–92
ceilings, 171
improvements to, 198–202
maintenance of, 149–52
planning of, 134–48
purpose of, xvii
suburban, 186–88
traditional, xvi-xvii
urban, 181–86
Row covers, 118
Russian penicillin. See Garlic
Rutabaga, xix
best keeping varieties, 14
growing tips for, 23
pickling of, 271
storage of, 51, 79, 121, 123, 128
Rutabaga Casserole, Harvester’s, 266
Rutabaga Pudding, 266
Salad
Apple-Cheese, 246
Belgian Endive, 247
Carrot, Year-Round, 249
Cole Slaw, 249
Escarole, 247
Herring, Hearty, 248
Midwinter, 248
Pear, Sunshine, 246
Potato, Special, 249
Salsify, 4
best keeping varieties, 14
frost and, 17
growing tips for, 23
Salsify Patties, 267
Sauerkraut, 270–71
storage of, 104
Schedule. See Calendar
Schroeders’ root cellar, 232–34, 233
growing tips for, 23–24
Sea kale, forcing of, 96
Seeds
from spoiled squash, 44
storage of, 101–2
Selection, of keeper vegetables, 38
Senfts’ root cellar, 216–19, 217, 218
Sesame seeds, storage of, 102
Shaulls’ root cellar, 207–8
Shelving, in root cellar, 144–46, 161, 195–96
Shirakov, E.P., on keeping quality, 17
Size, of root cellar, 147
Soil, affecting keeping quality, 17–18
Soup
Cream of Cabbage, 252
Farmer’s Winter, 251
Kale, 253
Leek, 252
Onion, 253
Oyster Stew, Mock, 251
Pea Plus, 250
Pumpkin Bisque, 250
Soybeans
effect of light on, 4
Spaghetti, Garden, 254
Spoilage, of stored foods, 43–46
Squash
best keeping varieties, 14
growing tips for, 24
Squash, Classic Baked, 267
Squash Rounds, Fruited, 267
Squash with Creamy Greens, 268
Stairway storage, 183–86
Storage life. See Keeping quality
Storage requirements, of individual foods, 51–52
Stuffing, Apple, 256
Succession planting, for fall vegetables, 3–4
Sunflower seeds, storage of, 101–2
Sweet potato. See Potatoes, sweet
Swiss chard, 80–81
growing tips for, 24
Tangerines, storage of, 90
Temperature
effect on storage, 41
of root cellar, 135–38, 149–50
Tents, to extend growing season, 117–18, 117
Tomatoes
best keeping variety, 15
growing tips for, 24
pickling of, 272
Tomatoes, Fried Green, 268
Transplanting, of fall crops, 5–6
Trenches, for storage, 123–24, 124
Truck body, as root cellar, 227–29
Turnips, xix
best keeping varieties, 15
growing tips for, 24
pickling of, 271
storage of, 51, 82–83, 116, 121, 123, 128
Turnips, Quick Shredded, 265
Turnips, Scalloped, 269
Varieties, for best keeping, 8–15
Vegetable oyster. See Salsify
Vegetable recipes
Beets, Baked, 258
Beets, Tangy Oranged, 257
Brussels Sprouts, Dilly, 258
Brussels Sprouts, Left-Over, 258
Brussels Sprouts Parmesan, 259
Carrot-Celery Casserole, 260
Carrots, Orange-Glazed, 259
Cauliflower, Baked, 261
Celeriac, Cheesy Baked, 261
Celery Cheese Casserole, 260
Crunchy Lunch, 258
Eggplant, Baked, 262
Eggplant, Stuffed, 262
Leek and Lemon Butter, 261
Onion Cheese Pie, 264
Onion, Peppers, and Bean Sprouts, 263
Parsnips, Baked, 265
Parsnips, Buttered, 264
Potato Pancakes, 265
Radish Relish, Winter, 266
Rutabaga Casserole, A Harvester’s, 266
Rutabaga Pudding, 266
Salsify Patties, 267
Squash, Classic Baked, 267
Squash with Creamy Greens, 268
Squash Rounds, Fruited, 267
Sweet Potato Pudding, 269
Tomatoes, Fried Green, 268
Turnips, Quick Shredded, 265
Turnips, Scalloped, 269
Vegetables, storage of, 53–83
Ventilation, of root cellar, 139–43
Vents, properly installed, 143
Waffles, Nancy’s Black Walnut, 276
Walnuts, Black, 98
storage of, 101
Walnuts, English, storage of, 101
Walnut Waffles, Nancy’s Black, 276
Water content, of stored foods, 41–42
Water glass, for egg storage, 108
Watermelon, storage of, 52, 91
Weather, for harvesting, 37
Well, root cellar around, 188–92
Wheat, storage of, 103–4
White’s root cellar, 198–202, 199, 200, 201
Winter radish. See Radishes, winter
Woodzell’s truck root cellar, 227–29, 228
Wooling’s root cellar, 236–41, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240
Yogurt Dip, for Melon Squash, 278