Amish housewives memorize how long each food stores. Here's their chart.
Root Cellar (2-4°C)
Potatoes: 4-6 mo. Carrots in sand: 5-6 mo. Beets: 3-4 mo. Cabbage: 3 mo. Apples: 2-4 mo. Onions: 6-8 mo. Garlic: 6-8 mo.
Canned (room temp)
Fruit: 1-2 yr. Vegetables (pressure): 1-2 yr. Jams: 1 yr. Meat: 2-3 yr. Pickles: 1 yr.
Dried
Herbs: 1-2 yr. Fruits: 6-12 mo. Vegetables: 6-12 mo. Jerky: 3-6 mo. Beans: 2-3 yr.
Smoked
Cold smoked: 3-6 mo. Hot: 1-2 wk. Ham (cured + smoked): 6-12 mo.
Dairy
Butter (salted): 2-3 wk. Cheese (hard): 3-6 mo. Ghee: 3-6 mo. Eggs (water glass): 8-12 mo.