Allotment & food storage

[Geordie_Rob]

Well I've had an email from the council letting me know I've got an allotment (pleased I checked my junk folder now ). I'm like a dog with two di... err tails.

I've been growing in my garden for ages now so the extra space provided will be great & provide the vast majority of my family's fresh veg & soft fruit needs during summer/autumn. Anyone recommend any good winter & early spring veg except cabbage?

Does anyone know any good ways of storing fresh veg to keep it in good condition? I've heard about clamps, sand beds etc.. but have no experience of actually storing it.

Also, someone previously mentioned a cheap (£35 I think) dehydrator, what does the fresh veg store like & more importantly, taste like when it's re-soaked again?

Cheers in advance guys

Rob.