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Using A Cold Frame To Extend The Growing Season – How To Grow Fresh Crops When The Temperatures Drop!
Just because the warm summer months have all but vanished into oblivion – it doesn’t mean that you have to stop growing your own fresh vegetables. The answer – cold frames! Radishes are a great cold frame crop Cold frames are an excellent way to extend your growing season well into the crisp, cold nights of fall – and for that matter – on through the cold winter months. For us, they have become a way to keep all types of fresh greens such as lettuce, kale, spinach, radishes and more on the table the year around. Although you can grow almost anything in a cold frame – we concentrate on simple greens through the cold months because of their ability to tolerate cold temperatures. fresh, home-grown spinach in the middle of winter is a treat! A cold frame is nothing more than a simple structure with four walls and a clear roof designed to let in the warming rays of daylight. By nature – they heat up the soil during the day – and keep the plants protected from freezing and frosting temperatures during the cold nights. You will want to pick out a southern-facing, sunny spot for your frame. Make sure it [...]
Source: http://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2014/10/22/using-a-cold-frame-to-extend-the-growing-season-how-to-grow-fresh-crops-when-the-temperatures-drop/
