Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables

Name: Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables
Price: 8.98 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (1416 reviews)
Author: Mike Bubel

by Mike Bubel

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4.7 (1,416)

4.7 stars from 1,416 reviews. Top 86% of Nonfiction books we track.

297 pages~5 hr readPublished by Rodale PrPublished 1979-01-01

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Last checked: Jun 3, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You grow more vegetables than you can eat and want to preserve them without hours spent canning.
You're interested in practical homesteading skills that actually save money on your grocery bills.
You have a basement, garage, or spare closet and want to use passive cooling instead of a freezer.

Maybe not for you if...

You live in a warm climate where ground temperatures stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit most of the year.
You prefer quick, modern solutions and don't want to build or modify spaces in your home.
You're looking for recipes or detailed cooking instructions rather than storage techniques.

About this book

This guide explains how to convert spare space in a basement, garage, or closet into a functional root cellar. It provides instructions for constructing a root cellar and using the earth's naturally cool, stable temperature to store nearly 100 varieties of fruits and vegetables as an energy-efficient alternative to canning. The book is designed to help gardeners extend the harvest from small backyard gardens without requiring extensive time investment in food preservation.

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$1.99 – $12.99

Currently on sale at $8.98 — 31% off peak. Price has dropped 30 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 64 days. Typically stays discounted for 17 days.

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Currently around #144K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 23% recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 1,416 reviews

Gaining approximately 5 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.7 over the tracking period.

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