CARROT STORAGE

Hi Stan!

I really enjoy your show! I've learned a lot over the years. My Mom and Dad have listened to you for years and years, and that's really how I first started listening to you.

I heard you mention a few weeks ago about using peat moss over crates of carrots over the winter to keep them longer. I am wondering if there is more information on this? I've never heard of this before.

Doris

Doris - In our area, being mid Alberta, there is very little interest in the storage of garden produce much past the due date of skim milk.

The concept of beneath ground surface storage, is a method that has not been utilized since the early thirties. With the constant supply of fresh produce available to the consumer year round, little interest in digging holes in the ground to keep veggies frost free, during our extreme weather changes, is not a priority.

The use of peat moss will still be the choice of many, to use as an amendment to soil or soilless mixes. Any other procedure of use that consists of more than two stages of application, for an outcome of dubious results, can only interest the energetic and imaginative grower.

Root cellars are being considered as a viable addition to the farm and acreage, but when the cost and maintenance is factored to cover the potential benefits, above ground well insulated wood or concrete is the ultimate choice.

Your query is well based, but cannot for see any avid interest in using peat moss as a mini or maxi insulative for garden root crops any time soon.

Best of the years wishes for productive and a healthy 2002.