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Re: Cloches

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lusbyt wrote:
> 
> Square Foot Gardening List - http://www.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html
> Hi Everyone, does anyone use cloches?  I'm building one for my tomato
> patch. My question is:  Do I need to have the ends covered?  Thanks,
> Tracy Lusby, Zone 8, McCleary, Washington.

Hi Tracy,

     I didn't see an answer to your question about cloches.  Cloches are
very good for beating early-in-the-year frosts, and when you use a
cloche against frost, close the ends in the evening and open them in the
morning.  If it's gonna be a hot day and there isn't much breeze, remove
the cloche unless you want pre-baked vegetables.

     If the cloche is a defence from birds or particularly nasty
butterflies, may I suggest Remay fabric?  If it is for heat only, then
any cheap plastic will do.  Just pick up a roll of construction poly at
the local hardware store.
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trucking along in East Uniacke /o ------o)=~~Nova Scotia, Canada Zone 5


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