subject: A Bit About Cold Frames and Cold Frame Plans [print this page] A Bit About Cold Frames and Cold Frame Plans
Cold frame plans are generally affordable to implement and will be a very beneficial inclusion to your garden. The main purpose of this type of structure is to extend the growing season, thus providing the possibility of a better yield for your effort and hard work. With this particular approach to growing plants, the summer season is often started early on and extended for a longer period devoid of the concern about the weather working against your growing goals.
In the past, cold frame plans have been typically put into use outside of green houses. You may be able to remember at some point seeing one sitting on the side of a green house that appears as if it might be a small tool box or perhaps even a small garden greenhouse. The theory was that seedlings grown inside the green house would be eventually transferred to the cold frame to help them get acclimated to the elements. This will prevent the plants from going into shock once they had been finally planted elsewhere. Although this way sound like a lot of work for your effort, it is highly effective and also worthwhile.
Once you build a cold frame with cold frame plans, it should be set in a spot where there is a lot of sunshine. This will help to keep the box warm throughout the chillier months with no additional effort from you. Face the lower side towards the South, if possible. If you can't face it towards the South, the next best direction to face it would be towards the West. In extremely cold conditions, it should be covered with a blanket or tarp. This will help to keep some of the cold out and maintain a warmer climate inside the box.
Implementing a set of cold frame plans can make a wonderful inclusion to any garden, especially for the avid gardener. Once it is built you can enjoy its bountiful benefits for many years. So what are you waiting for? It is time to lengthen your growing season.
