Store Root Vegetables This Winter

If you still have some root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips
or beets, in your garden, here are a few tips for storing them
through the winter.

• If you mulch heavily to prevent the ground beneath the mulch
  from freezing, you’ll be able to leave your root crops in the
  ground to overwinter.
• If you’d rather dig them up as you need them through the
  winter, just cover the area with a waterproof cover that will help
  prevent moisture from causing the ground to freeze.
• You can also try burying a container, such as a cooler, in the
  ground before it freezes. Then pack your root veggies into the
  container with sand or straw, and pull them out as you need them
  for cooking.
• Another option is to keep them in a cold corner of your garage
  or shed. A little frost can actually make them sweeter, as starches
  convert to sugar, but don’t let them freeze completely.
• When looking for spots to store your root vegetables this
  winter, just experiment. Find any place! These crops are remarkably
  tolerant of cold. They’ll even stay fresh in the refrigerator for a
  very long time.