Some fruits and vegetables don’t need to be refrigerated. Apples and a lot of root vegetables can be stored in a cold storage area instead of taking up precious room in your fridge. For example, garlic, onions, potatoes, carrots and apples will last a good long time if they are stored in a cool dark area. In our old house we had a cold room and in our new (old) house there is no heat source in the kitchen so the cupboards stay good and cool.
What a great idea – to use a cold room or cupboard for root vegetable storage! I have been lusting for a root cellar, but perhaps I could use a corner of the basement instead.