How To Build A Cold Frame To Grow Vegetables In The Winter

Extend your growing season through the winter and learn how to use and build a cold frame for your garden.

A cold frame is a box with a clear lid that is placed over cold hardy vegetables in your garden to keep them warm enough to continue growing through winter.

WHAT ARE COLD FRAMES MADE OUT OF?

Basically, it’s a frame made of wood, straw bales, plastic or anything strong enough to hold together and be somewhat of an insulator.

SUPPLIES NEEDED TO BUILD A COLD FRAME

1. 2x6x8 boards preferably     treated or cedar 2. 1x4x8 board 3. 1x4x10 board

4. Clear PVC roof panel 5. Screws or nails to    assemble 6. Clear caulk

Start by cutting the 2x6x8 boards into these dimensions: – 70 inches  – 26 inches

Screw or nail them together to form a box with the short pieces between the long pieces so the inside dimension of the box is 26 inches wide x 67 inches long.

Next cut the 1 inch thick boards to the following dimensions. – 66 1/2″ long – 24 1/2″ long

Staple, screw or nail the two long boards on the inside of the box about 3/4″ inch down from the top of the box.

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