It ’ s important to be diligent about venting your cold frame . Heat can build up inside of the cold frame rather quickly and if you don ’ t let cooler air in , your plants could suffer . You ’ ll probably need to vent the cold frame daily in spring and fall , leave it open in the summer , and only vent it on mild days in winter . As a general rule , vent your cold frame during the day as long as it is warmer than 40 ° F , and then close the lid before it gets too cool in the evening . You ’ ll need to check the plants in your cold frame daily . If the soil dries out , give them some water . Brush any snow or leaves off the top of the cold frame . Check for pests that may have found solace in the warm environment . Harvest your crop in the afternoons because your plants may be frozen in the mornings .
Gardening year-round is possible . With a little extra work and the right techniques , you can eat delicious garden-fresh food all winter long and save yourself from the disappointment of store-bought veggies .
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