Coldframe....Do I need one?

Quote from: Judd on December 24, 2011, 12:46

I have a south facing wall with a walled concrete area in front of it about 12' square ,the wall is approx 3 1/2 ft high.
Could I make a cold frame to sit against the wall,upright with shelves in,would this be any good?
It get's pretty warm even in the winter when the sun is out!

I'm thinking of getting a polytunnel now.

An ideal situation there - go for it!

I hope you mean the cold frame will be ok south facing!! ??

If so, I assume mine which will be freestanding placed on the side of my shed  will be sort of south east facing so should be fine as well. .. I was worried it might get a bit hot being 6' tall with 4 shelves and having all sides made of poly carb from conservatory roofing. Sides will be double sheet thickness and single sheet for the doors and roof. Sun will travel from side at about 12 noon to the front / doors section from about 2 pm onwards. I intend to have the doors open almost straight away to keep it cooler then if closed up like a GH.. 

I plan to build one (or two) for the lottie this spring, on the one at home i made 2 lids 1 polycarbonate for winter\spring & 1 greenhouse shading material for the summer, perfect for stating seed that want a bit of shade like pansys etc. mines never empty & the2 new ones wont be either never enough room as has been said before