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- Cold frame from double-skin sheets - tips for buying, location and filling
- Cold frame models made of double-skin sheets - from cheap to luxurious
- Set up and fill the cold frame - you should pay attention to this
- Tips
Double-wall sheets are a cheap alternative to glass for the cold frame
Cold frame from double-skin sheets - tips for buying, location and filling
House gardeners with limited time buy a cold frame from double-skin sheets, instead of building it from wood itself. We looked around in the market and put together recommendable models for you. Benefit from our tips for the ideal location and the right filling.
Cold frame models made of double-skin sheets - from cheap to luxurious
Since the advantages of the Frühbeet have got around among recreational gardeners, the variety of offers is increasing. To help you make a purchase decision, the following overview presents proven models:
All models can be extended with automatic, power-less window regulators.
Set up and fill the cold frame - you should pay attention to this
So that your cold frame from double-wall sheets meets the expectations, please choose a sunny, sheltered location in the garden. Here, the planting season begins in February, if you use a special filling as an additional source of heat. Dig a 50 cm deep pit at the designated pitch and fill it as follows:
Keep the cold frame closed for about 10 days, while the decomposition process naturally develops growth-promoting heat.
Tips
Sparfüchse among the gardeners to build the frame for the cold frame from pallets just themselves. Only for the cover are high-quality 4 mm double-wall sheets for use with aluminum profiles as frames and hinges for attachment.