Skills: (1943) Home Storage of Vegetables

Farmers' Bulletin 1939; USDA; 1943

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Home Storage of Vegetables and Fruits (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farmers’ Bulletin No. 1939, 1943) is a comprehensive wartime guide to extending the life of home-grown and purchased produce. Revised from the 1917 edition, it covers both vegetables and fruits with detailed instructions for storage rooms, outdoor cellars, pits, and banks; proper ventilation, insulation, and moisture control; and sanitation and handling to prevent spoilage.

Crop-by-crop recommendations outline ideal temperature, humidity, and storage duration for beans, cabbage, celery, root crops, onions, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, sweetpotatoes, apples, pears, grapes, and plums, along with produce unsuitable for long-term storage. Special sections address urban adaptations, use of heated or unheated basements, and storage combinations to avoid. Illustrated with photographs, construction diagrams, and summary tables, this bulletin blends practical building advice with precise storage science for year-round access to quality produce.