Root vegetables

Appears in
The Complete Book of Home Preserving

By Mary Norwak

Published 1978

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Beetroot, carrots, turnips and swedes can all be stored in boxes or clamps (see Potatoes) well protected from frost and from mice. Long-rooted beetroot store best. Lift the vegetables in dry conditions, and rub off excess soil without damaging the roots. Twist off green tops and be sure all vegetables are sound.

Pack into boxes in layers with dry sand or wood ash in between to prevent shrivelling or frost damage and store in a dry shed or cellar. If the store is very dry, damp down the floor occasionally to help keep the vegetables in good condition. Complete darkness is essential for keeping these roots well.