Re: Hit Coldframe

On Thu 28 Jan, Thomas-Fonta Hegerich wrote:
> This novel idea got me to thinking, a rare occurence. With more moderate
> weather have been working on our Cold Frame, may turn it into a Hot Bed,
> using heat tape which is left over from previous projects. Am going to
> try some spinach & lettuce plantings first, may follow with peas. Figure
> that after sowing seed, lay out tape in rows, use some bricks to provide
> air space, lay thin particle board on bricks, lastly a sloping shield of
> translucent corrugated roofing. Happen to have all items on hand so cost
> is not  objective. Will have to try this on more tender crops if it
> works.
> 
Not sure about particle board in the damp, certainly chipboard breaks up
badly in any damp. Don't take any risks with electricity in the garden,
we don't want to lose any keen gardeners. An RCD is the very minimum.


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Allan Day  Hereford HR2 7AU allan@crwys.demon.co.uk
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