[header] How to store produce in a root cellar [title] Research each item's shelf life. [step] Expect different types of produce to last longer than others when stored in your root cellar. For example, take dried beans, which can last up to one year or even longer, versus broccoli, which only keep for a week or two. 
Pick up a guidebook for root cellar storage that includes this information, or use online resources to find out how long your preferred produce will keep. [substeps] Learning this information beforehand will help you decide what to store and how much.