A properly equipped cellar requires good ventilation, which helps avoid the accumulation of dampness.
But often this only becomes known after humidity and condensation begin to pose a threat to the harvest stored in the cellar.
This issue can be resolved without major repairs, seasoned summer residents assure.
How to protect a cellar
Condensation and humidity pose a threat to more than just crops.
In a warm and humid environment, fungi and bacteria multiply quickly, which can already pose a threat to health.
Moreover, such storage conditions are not suitable for all vegetables.
So, you will need a box without holes or a bucket, as well as a supply of quicklime.
Depending on the size of the cellar, one or two of these tanks or more may be required.
The lime will actively absorb all the moisture that forms in the room, and along with the dampness, the unpleasant smell will disappear.
Quicklime itself does not emit any persistent odors, so you don’t have to worry about the quality of your harvest.
