This year I have learned to can. I had never really thought about storing produce until this year. YHWH has really put it on my heart and mind to start storing food. Next spring I will plant my first real garden. I hope it turns out but even if it doesn’t it is my learning center that I will continue to learn from. Even at 50+ years old you can still learn new stuff

@TheSandelinSofa

10 ай бұрын

Amen❤ hope its been going good :)

Baby Beets = Pickled Beets. Yummy!!!!! 😍

You should leave the tail root on and leave about 2 inches of the stalk on, otherwise they will bleed out when cooked.

You have a beautiful garden. So nice to see an Albertan gardener.

Wow, 😊 very good Root Cellar. I will store our Root Vegetables like this.

Thank you so much for this! I was literally sitting here wondering how to store things when your vid somehow popped up. I have no time this year to build the mouse proof cage/shelf I was planning on. I can't keep them out of the cellar but was told my carrots and beets had to be in containers that allowed air through (like milk crates with burlap or a tub with holes in the bottom) but the mice will get into those. Cellar is under 10c all winter and high humidity so besides the mice and moles, a great spot. I will put them in peat in totes like this and now I just have to make an easy cover that will allow it to be cracked to let moisture out but not critters. Solving that is easier than trying to find time to build a whole system this year. Thanks again, from Bancroft area Ontario :) Edit: I see below someone drills 1/8 holes in the lids....so that's solved too. Wow a weight lifted.

I didn’t know you all celebrated the Feasts of the Bible! My family does as well. Oh my goodness I’m so happy I found ya’ll. May Yah bless you all 💕

@fourseasonsnorth

2 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful to hear!

I have always been told to never cut the stems down to the beets. Keeps the red from bleeding out when preparing them

Thank you so much. Your root cellar is incredible!

Amazing. Nice to have such a large root cellar. Thanks for posting.

Well done! God bless you and yours.

Great info and tips! Didn’t know that about the peat moss. Much appreciated! You are all working so hard and the garden looks great! Many blessings! 🙏❤️🙏

Great advice. We started to grow beets and expanding our garden each year. From Northern New Brunswick. Rose

Perfect timing! I was wondering how to store carrots for a long time, as mine from last year didn't last too long in sawdust in paper bags. I will definitely be trying peat moss! We scored a lot of free organic apples here in BC, and canned 194 litres of applesauce last week! We also store a lot of organice potatoes as well, in our walk in cooler. Most other vegetables we freeze, and we store our squashes upstairs in our house😃

I already know when storing long term to leave 1 inch of tops and do not cut root.

@SchoolOfReallyHardKnocks

2 ай бұрын

Good for you.

Good job on the video! We use Genesis Biochar. It is an absorbent so it helps keep the produce dry. Just like peat, it can be reused or put into the soil.

Helpful advice, especially regarding to having the lid's cracked open, as I had a whole bin full of swede and turnip, that turned mouldy due to condensation. God bless.

Sophie just did our beets in tubs just like yours :) we will make sure to crack open the lids . Going to look for some hawthorn trees too :)

I had no idea about peat moss! Thank you so much for sharing!!

The Beetroots greens or purple leaves are good for survival in the time of wars you just planting it in the buckets and leaved next to the windows and keep cutting the leaves for salads the Turnips and Rutabaga also the best too during the winter its can survive the low temperatures

Good tip, thank you! Just want to keep them fresh for the time between harvest and canning, which can be a couple months.

Blessings to everyone thanks friends cheers Ricky 💃🕺🎵🐈‍⬛🎸👌🐓nice farm

I love your root cellular! Great video, glad I clicked! Thumbs up!!

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I like to take the small beets and make whole pickled beets

You can also leave them in the ground through winter. Cut the tops off. Cover the rows of vegetables with dry mulch to about 8-12 inches. I use leaves. Mark the rows at each end. Dig up what you need and move the marker to the last vegetable removed. The mulch prevents frost from penetrating and if you get snow , so much the better as it insulates from frost as well. All root veggies can be done this way. Not as good as your 2 year plan but it works for us these past decades.

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

That's helpful, thanks for sharing! What zone are you?

@Bobcagon

Жыл бұрын

@@fourseasonsnorth Zone 6a in British Columbia. Coldest it usually gets to is -30C for about 1 month then it’s ok after that. Still minus temps until spring.

@ActiveTravelWestUSA

10 ай бұрын

We live in northeastern Nevada at 6000 feet very cold in winter. I do have a green house non heated, can I leave beets and potatoes in ground in green house? Thanks for help

Thank you ! Good to know 🌿

awesome. Thanks for sharing

Wow I really enjoyed this video ❤🎉👏👏👏

What a great idea!!!

Thank you!!!

What a great resource! I have nothing like that

I take hawthorn drops for my heart. How cool to have it growing right on your property! I wonder if it would grow here in the Fraser Valley, BC?

@fourseasonsnorth

2 жыл бұрын

If they don't grow wild, you could probably plant some.

We just can and dehydrate some of our veggies. At some point, we need to make a root cellar too😊. Shalom

you garden and harvest ;ile this is your first year.

You are correct Mario

Saw all your sunflowers!! Can you do a video on getting and keeping the seeds? 🤞😊

@fourseasonsnorth

2 жыл бұрын

We'll keep that in mind, but can't make any promises :)

@nothingelsetolose7661

8 ай бұрын

@@fourseasonsnorth I was told that I should dampen my peat moss is that necessary or should the peat moss be dry????

@biegelfamilymusic5337

8 ай бұрын

We don't dampen ours and we store them in a pretty fry place. Our carrots and beets have enough (sometimes too much) moisture. When there's lots of condensation forming on the inside of the lids and dripping down onto the moss we just crack the lids open.

Small beats make good pickles

Hey! Love your informative video! I've wondered and wished i could keep beets over winter! Thank you! Do you buy your peat moss?

@fourseasonsnorth

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, yes, we bought ours, but someday hope to harvest some from our swamp.

I love beets, i make a drink whit Orange juice and beet

One year later and I'm back again... I've read that we're not to store apples and potatoes together because the apples offgas causing the spuds to prematurely sprout in spring? So you're experience seems different from that? I also find it interesting that you cut the top and tip off... I guess that prevents sprouting. Will try that this year. Blessings on you all.

@fourseasonsnorth

9 ай бұрын

Apples do keep potatoes from sprouting, but when you remove the apples the potatoes should sprout. We planted those potatoes that were stored with apples and they grew. Apparently, onions hep your potatoes sprout. All the best with your harvest!

Great idea for storing root vegetables! I will definitely start using this method. How do you manage the humidity in your cold cellar? Mine always seems to get too humid.

@fourseasonsnorth

3 ай бұрын

We don't have an issue with humidity as we have buried sea can and are not directly in contact with the dirt.

@lindagraves9404

3 ай бұрын

What is sea can?

@fourseasonsnorth

3 ай бұрын

@@lindagraves9404 google sea can container

Any peat moss can be used for it.. is there any specific PM To use for storing the veggies?? There are different ones in the store.. thank you

Very helpful! A cool way of doing things, I have things I do already but I think I may try this!! Could you just leave the tops off the tubs? I keep my canning room at about 45 degrees, and it's dry in there.

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

Possibly, but a bit of moisture keeps them crisper.

Thank you for sharing! I have never heard about this! What is the soil called that you use? Wonder if I can find it here in Norway too.

@fourseasonsnorth

10 ай бұрын

Peat Moss.

African people can conserve Ignames for 10 yearsssssss

What do you do when your storage room is too warm?

Could you use leaves to layer?

This was so helpful! I don't know if it's too late to ask but your peat moss looks dry. Do you use dry peat or do you moisten it a bit. I know you keep the lid ajar to reduce excess condensation but I'm just wondering about the moisture content of the peat moss to beging with. Thanks again!

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We make sure it's dry. The veggies add moisture enough from our experience.

Glad I found you. Never considered using peat moss. We have been using wood shavings the last 2 years with good to very good results for Carrots and Parsnips. Seems the Peat would more consistently remain moist/damp, and be readily useable for other needs, as well as light weight for ease of handling. Couple questions please: 1) Is the peat lightly moistened? I assume so with condensation on the lid. 2) Are those tubs dedicated for root veg? We seal our lids to keep rodents out and have drilled numerous 1/8th" holes in the lid for air circulation. It's working fine in regards to, both concerns. I guess an old dog can learn new tricks. Enjoyed your video and answers to all the comments. TYFS

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! We haven't used wood shavings but have heard about it. Our peat moss is quite dry (we don't moisten it) when we put the veggies in so the moisture comes from the veggies. And yes, most of the tubs we use are dedicated to storing the veggies.

@tammyclark3045

Жыл бұрын

How do you store potatoes please

@marktoldgardengnome4110

Жыл бұрын

@@tammyclark3045 Good Morning. A cool, dark, ventilated space. I would say 45-55 degrees. Dark though seems to be the key. If they get any light at all they will have a tendency to turn green, at which point they aren't safe to eat. We store ours in the cellar, stays about 50 degrees, in cardboard, covered boxes, off the floor for about4-5 months without any problem. Seems though, it depends on the variety. Hope this helps. 😀

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

We show it on this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q5WAyMakmdefm7g.html

@joan-lisa-smith

11 ай бұрын

Hey Mark, thanks for the 1/8 holes idea, fixed my prob :)

Never knew about the peat moss

@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649

11 ай бұрын

Wheat straw will serve the same purpose. The point is to prevent contact between the veggies and allow air circulation. Have kept turnips 7 months.

Why cut off the “tails” of the beets? What is the peat moss doing to the open surfaces?

Do you know by chance if this is an application where coconut coir can be used as a substitute?

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

No, but it's an interesting idea and would be worth a try.

What about negative health impact? I read this when trying to find it here: There are several ways that peat moss can increase lung-related health conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonitis which have been scientifically documented.

@joan-lisa-smith

10 ай бұрын

That would be from breathing the particles in in an enclosed space, not from eating the food or filling the bins outside. Anything airborne is bad for the things you listed.

Do you have a video of how your root cellar was built?

@fourseasonsnorth

3 ай бұрын

No :-(

Great job .looks awesome . What is a rutabaga ? I have never heard of them before . Love you all God bless .Luke

@fourseasonsnorth

2 жыл бұрын

Rutabaga's are part of the brassica family and can also be called Swedish Turnips. They're a hybrid between a cabbage and a turnip. How do you guys keep your carrots over winter? Thanks, and bless you Luke!

@seanalix9737

2 жыл бұрын

We eat them all! And ferment some-we don't have storage yet for root vegetables-do you ever dry your potatoes? Luke

@fourseasonsnorth

2 жыл бұрын

We haven't dried our potatoes before, but it's a great way to preserve them for a long time!

@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649

11 ай бұрын

Internet is GREAT for learning...., look it up & LEARN. Old saying....., "give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime".

Nice to see people working together ❤️ I would insulate or bury the seaman more other than that ...spot on guys

Do you store potatoes? If so how long can you store them?

@fourseasonsnorth

Ай бұрын

Yes, we store our potatoes in sacks in a cool dark room. Last all winter.

from Scotland...what is peat moss? is it literally dried moss plant that grows on peat or is it crumbled peat? TIA

@arbancitom2572

10 ай бұрын

It is dried and crumbled peat.

Is there a video on how you reinforced the sea can? And buried it?

@fourseasonsnorth

11 ай бұрын

No we don't, but we have peak into our sea can in this video starting at 6:36 kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGGFrq2wnc28iNo.html

Hello could u tell my what this layers where I could get this dust O'm fr Egypt

@fourseasonsnorth

5 ай бұрын

It's called peat moss. We get it from our hardware/garden store.

Hi there 👋,does anyone know if I use this method and store the vegetables in the garage only will it work please let me know 🙂

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

If your garage stays cool (5-12C) then YES!

Hei! I said in a comment of your video that our community keeps the Sabbath, but also the holidays of the year written in Leviticus 23. I noticed that you do the same, or am I wrong? ^^ Be blessed!

@fourseasonsnorth

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Adrian, we are learning more and more each year how to celebrate Yahweh's Feasts and Sabbaths the way He's lined out in His Word. It's wonderful to hear of another community doing the same!

@fourseasonsnorth

2 жыл бұрын

How wonderful to hear that you also keep Yah's feasts! Yes, we are also looking forward to Passover too. Last year we did a music video for Passover that I'm sure you'd be blessed by: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6utpcmMZaTedag.html. Thanks for your comment and we hope to keep in touch. Blessings in Yeshua's name.

How expensive is the moss $$?

does it matter if the peat moss is damp ?

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

We make sure our is dry. The veggies give off a good amount of moisture.

Do you reuse your peat moss?

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

Yes we do.

How do you store your potatoes for seed for the next year?

@fourseasonsnorth

2 жыл бұрын

You can check out this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q5WAyMakmdefm7g.html

@positivelylynn1745

2 жыл бұрын

@@fourseasonsnorth thank you!

Can you do this with swede's?

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649

11 ай бұрын

ANY root crop can be stored in this manner. Even late season fruit can be extended. Time to learn.........

Could I keep some of these totes in my basement

@fourseasonsnorth

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, if it was cool enough. Best is between 5 and 10C but higher could be done. Just remember that the storage length degreases as the temperature rises.

@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649

11 ай бұрын

And lids should be vented. Condensation will cause rotting.😊

Do you not eat green tops?

@fourseasonsnorth

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we do, but there's just so many! We still have some left from a couple years ago :) They're great dried and powdered and sprinkled into soups, spices, popcorn, smoothies etc.. We've also blanched and frozen them and used them in place of Swiss chard or spinach. Great sauted. The goats, cows and compost piles all love them too :)

What temperature is that in real temperature?

@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649

11 ай бұрын

Root cellars / unheated basements = 55°F.

Wait, you don't wash your beet tops ( greens) cook and eat them?

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes we do, but there's too many for us so we share with our animals. We've also dried and made them into a green powder.

@alexandraderry7086

Жыл бұрын

How do you use the dried beet green power?

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

You can use it in soups, popcorn, mixed into spices, smoothies, etc.

Can store bought vegetables be stored this way?

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

Good question. Can't see why not.

@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649

11 ай бұрын

Yep. This is one crop that hasn't been GMO'd....., yet. There are only 13 GMO crops that the U.S. allows marketing of to poison us. Europe has banned the importation of ANY GMO produce. Making sense yet?

my son wants to know if this is a girl community lol

@fourseasonsnorth

Жыл бұрын

Haha! No, not quite because we have our two brothers and Papa :)

Curious......, did you guys take "the jab"?

Shame i learned All this so late on my life...

@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649

11 ай бұрын

That's the scurge of city life......

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