I have a new remote thermometer in my cold frame. Nothing special, but I like to be able to see the temperature during the day without going out and lifting the cover.
When there is no sun on the frame, the temperature is similar to the outdoor temperature. But it doesn't fall to the lowest temperatures at night. When there is sun on the frame, it gets 10 or more degrees warmer than outside. Only problem now is that the sun has sunk so low that it is mostly lower than the house next door and the frame stays quite cool.
Last night we had a good frost even in my side yard. My tomato plants are still standing and they wilted back. I will need to remove them soon. November 2 is a bit late for my first frost. Soon, I want to go back and get a list of my first frost dates for the past few years. I think they vary by about a month year to year
In the cold frame, the lettuce, escarole, spinach, beets, dill and broccoli plants are still growing, but slowly. I haven't set up my heating system, but this is on my to-do list.
Cool! I myself have about fifteen tunnel cloches installed. I would need a lot of thermometers.
ReplyDeleteOur hoophouse warm lovers are all toast. We had several nights with under -3 C temp here in Ontario.
ReplyDeleteOur cold lovers are looking great.
I am interested in your cold frame heater.
Nice to so many vegetables still growing, and I love the shelves with all your stored veggies.
ReplyDeleteThe frost we had the other night took quite a few plants in my garden. We're now betting at the dinner table when the first snow will arrive (some of us long to ski).
Nice blog and BEAUTIFUL dog!
Annelie (Stow, MA)
it's cool. . I think I would need this for my garden! It's kinda new to me but I would love to try=)
ReplyDeleteWhatever happened to the cretin who was stealing your content?
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http://chickensintheroad.com/dailyfarm/creative-license/#comment-98184
Do you monitor your plants twice a day or just once?
ReplyDeleteMonitor? Jeeepers. I only go out there on weekends these days I think. I wish I had more time in the garden :(
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a really great and well organized Winter leaves bed. I am trying to get some through the Winter too.
ReplyDeleteIs your cold frame sunken in the ground at all or at ground level?
ReplyDeleteWhere did you purchase that thermometer and how does it work? Is there a sensor in the coldframe?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! I have one of those remote thermometers that we got as a present. I never thought to use it like this! I should build a cold frame!
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