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Powhatan,virginia

i have windows taken out of a house if i screw them together and make a decent hot house beings that there glass not to much glare or anything

3/2/2008 7:35:57 AM

Bethlehem CT

Last year I Compared different styles of cold frames, the one that worked the best was also the simplest. Two windows screwed together. I covered the ends with plastic. I think the clear glass is superior to the plastic in allowing in the most light and the build up of heat. I vented them by sticking a couple two by fours under one side. Sounds like you are going to do the same thing with your windows.

3/2/2008 8:14:31 AM

Farmville, Virginia ([email protected])

Doug, if you start your seeds on the 30th of April here you will probably put the plants in the patch around the 8th to 10th of May. In our climate a cold frame really isn't needed. I know I'll probably have a lot of growers disagree with me on this but I speak from experience here. In Virginia planting any earlier than this has no advantage. 150 days on a plant is plenty and starting on the 30th puts us pretty much at 150 days at harvest day.

3/3/2008 3:04:53 AM

Hudsonville, Michigan ([email protected])

Also, from my experience, the smaller the cold frame, higher the temps. Make sure you have some ventilation so that on a sunny day you don't fry your seedlings!

3/3/2008 8:55:07 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

I use small cold frames, but luckily I have the pvc clips, that allow opening and/or closing of the ends, in a very short time frame. Plastic over the top is secured w/tape...and the ends are clipped on...if the sun is out, the clips come off!!! Great advice, Edwards!!! Peace, Wayne

3/3/2008 3:05:42 PM