Diy Cold Frame For Raised Bed

A hot bed is a cold frame that is heated.
Diy cold frame for raised bed. Protect your plants from frost with a simple cold frame that sits right on top of your existing 4 x 4 raised bed. Best of all the whole thing can be lifted off the raised bed when the weather is warmer as it s fairly lightweight. Build this cold frame raised bed cold frame raised bed cold frame. Plus it provides protection from snow and frost during the cooler seasons allowing you to raise crops year round.
For a nonelectric hot bed excavate 18 to 24 inches under the frame and add fresh manure or compost. The sloped lid provides rain runoff. The lid is held open with screen door closers and the entire frame can be moved easily when the weather warms up. Cold frames are a great option if you re looking for a safe way to harden off your seeds and have them ready at the start of the season.