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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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Omaha Zone 5
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A gardener from Sweden , sarabackmo.com has a video on growing winter spinach on her website.
I have never seen anything like her cold frame sold on the big US websites. Wondering if someone has spotted these, or can translate if she mentions anything relative to the manufacturer. She has a few super cute videos on other plant topics too. I hope to view later. Lisa |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Indiana
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I don't find a cold frame. Do you have a link? I see a raised bed and a homemade green house/sun room and a poly hoop-house.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Massachusetts
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Czech republic
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Thanks for the link to that page. The snails ate all the seedlings of wintering salads for me. I have half the tunnel empty. When I go to the garden, I will sow new salads on the frozen ground. It will be an interesting experiment for me.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Massachusetts
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I posted on her FB page to find out where she buys these plastic frames. They do look interesting. Maybe I can reach out to Greenhouse Megastore to offer them
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: UK
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They don't come cheap, but you can find them here:
https://www.harrodhorticultural.com/...s-pid7957.html |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2013
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They look nice, but protect against weather conditions (probably from wind, hail, etc.) and pests. Probably not before freezing, it would have to be made of glass or polycarbonate.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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What about clear storage bins of suitable sizes? It can offer similar protection.
You can cut an opening on the bottom, flip it over and use the lids as a cover if you want to. They may not have UV protection, but you can easily use them for a few years. https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Stora...0649487&sr=8-3 |
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Indiana
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Omaha Zone 5
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Great detective work! Yes, that is the the video.
Nice and easy to move, and has a tie down feature. I would pay the price if it were local, but not international shipping. I clicked on the link for the manufacturer, accepted cookies, but couldn't get past "Welcome International Customers". Greenhouse Megastore, Johnnys (being in Maine) hope someone signs on to sell. They did look a bit like totes, but more like a mini igloo to me. Lisa Last edited by greenthumbomaha; 4 Days Ago at 07:43 AM. |
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Join Date: Jun 2020
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