Discussion forum for the various methods and structures used for getting an early start on your growing season, extending it for several weeks or even year 'round.
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March 20, 2016 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Omaha Zone 5
Posts: 2,514
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Jewul Cold Frame
Skip this if you are the least bit handy. I am all about kits!
Burpee now carries 2 styles of Jewul cold frame. I bought the smaller model last week and this is head over heals better than the wobbly Palram Grow Station I suffered with the last 4 years. Its a low to the ground box with Polycarbonate panels, which is a huge improvement over whatever flimsy plexiglass Palram uses in that $200 piece of junk. I have the coldframe sitting on the lawn and the inside temp climbs rapily from 45 to mid 50's. I used styro packing material for flooring, but I should put down black plastic to help the ground absorb heat. Highly recommend to those not in a position to build a traditional unit. - Lisa Last edited by greenthumbomaha; March 20, 2016 at 09:40 PM. Reason: I butchered the name. The Correct spelling of the manufacturer is JUWEL, sorry for the typo! |
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