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Absolutely.

For example, grains are so fundamental to human survival in large part due to the fact that it can be stored over multiple years/seasons. Try doing that with potatoes.



Folks in the Andes have been freeze-drying potatoes (Chuño) for many centuries and claim it has a very long shelf-life.

https://perudelicias.com/chuno-freeze-dried-potatoes/

Never tried it myself.


A root cellar though can keep potatoes through the off-season. Not multi-year disruption resistant but probably practical if your climate allows it. Also can be done space efficiently with a stacking planter.




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