- Cold frame models made of double-wall sheets - from cheap to luxurious
- Set up and fill the cold frame - you should pay attention to this
Home gardeners who are short on time will buy a double-walled cold frame instead of building it themselves out of wood. We looked around the market and put together recommended models for you. Benefit from our tips on the ideal location and the right filling.
Double-wall sheets are a cheaper alternative to glass for the cold frame
Cold frame models made of double-wall sheets - from cheap to luxurious
Ever since word got around about the advantages of the cold frame among leisure gardeners, the variety of options has increased. To make your purchase decision easier, the following overview presents proven models:
| Cold frames made of double-wall sheets | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Strength double wall plates | special benefit | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deuba cold frame | 100cm x 60cm x 40/31cm | 4mm | ideal entry-level model | 25.95 euros |
| habau | 115cm x 53cm x 32cm | 4mm | suitable as an attachment for raised beds | 59 euros |
| Red fox double cold frame | 119cm x 100cm x 40cm | 4mm | equipped with a lid on both sides | 43 euros |
| Beckmann Allgaeu I | 100cm x 90cm x 30cm in front, 40cm in back | 6mm | with ground anchors for more stability | 119.95 euros |
| Beckmann Allgaeu II | 100cm x 120cm x 40cm in front, 50cm in back | 6mm | multiple test winner | 149.95 euros |
All models can be upgraded with automatic, powerless window regulators.
Set up and fill the cold frame - you should pay attention to this
To ensure that your cold frame made of double-walled sheets meets expectations, please choose a sunny, sheltered location in the garden. Here the planting season begins as early as February if you use a special filling as an additional source of heat. Dig a 50 cm deep pit at the designated parking space and fill it as follows:
- A vole wire with a 5-10 cm high layer of leaves as a base
- 20 cm high layer of horse manure with straw or cow manure
- 20 cm high layer of garden soil with compost, green waste, leaf soil and horn shavings
Keep the cold frame sealed for about 10 days while the decomposition process naturally develops growth-enhancing heat.
tips
Saving foxes among home gardeners simply build the frame for the cold frame themselves from pallets. Only for the cover are high-quality 4 mm double-wall sheets used with aluminum profiles as frames and hinges for attachment.