Re: Cold frames
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Cold frames
- From: E*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 29 Nov 1997 07:14:30 -0700 (MST)
In a message dated 97-11-29 08:53:23 EST, you write:
<< This sounds like an earlier version of Reemay or other plant bed covers.
I wonder what advantages/disadvantages a Reemay cover would offer over
glass/plastic after the worst of winter cold is over. It provides
protection for tender summer veggies here down to temps well below
freezing (though not below 20o F) and eliminates the problem with
'cooking' plants.
Linda Mann >>
Reemay which tears and blows away in the wind and requires two people to
place is neverthless useful here. We plant lettuce in open ground as soon as
it can be worked (ours for earlier warm soil will be in a raised frame veg
garden) and cover with reemay weighted down with soil on all edges. It is
criss-crossed with lengths of saplings or scrap wood and left there until the
lettuce is at least an inch high and vigorous. Beets can be done the same
way. There are probably many more ways to use Reemay productively, I always
have some on hand.
I also spring plant any dubious subjects under upturned 5-gal pails which
makes our garden a great spring sight. Again to keep pails in place a rock
is on top.
Ellen G. may be able to offer more insight on beating short season gardening
restrictions. Any other ideas, Ellen?
Claire Peplowski
East Nassau, NY
zone 4 - Berkshire area
