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A thermometer for my basement is a great idea. I've wondered about the temp down there. It's going to be the ambient temp of the earth 6 feet down, whatever that is. It's rare to have a basement in CA, so I feel lucky. I want to use it to its full potential. Right now I just use it for storage and laundry, but it could be housing veggies, wine, and who knows what else. (I did brood the chicks there until the coop was ready last year. It was nice to keep the dust out of the house.)
I would like to grow something for the chickens before the winter. Granted, our growing season is year round. I was planning to build cold frames to put in front of the chicken pen, since it's the sunniest spot in the yard. Does anyone have any thoughts about a cool season crop that might be a good choice?
Hmmm... not having read the book on cellaring, I am wondering how much Humidity plays a role in storage longevity.
Is cool and dry better than cool and damp?
meri