cold frame

noun

Definition of cold frame

: a usually glass- or plastic-covered frame without artificial heat used to protect plants and seedlings outdoors

Examples of cold frame in a Sentence

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Other structures and systems to extend the growing season that have been discussed include cold frames, low tunnels and individual plant covers. — Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, "Elmhurst hoop house rules may not come until September," 3 July 2018 Plant onion seeds 4 to 6 weeks before the last average frost—or even earlier indoors or in a cold frame. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "How To Grow Onions," 1 Feb. 2018 The plants needed cold frames for spring, and the soil needed to be warmed by plastic for early summer, and then came dutiful protection from a particular species of beetle, which he was known to pursue by hand. — C.j. Chivers, Popular Mechanics, "My Father's Garden: The Life My Dad Passed Down to Me," 19 June 2016 Franz also talked about other season-extending devices and systems, including covers for individual plants, row covers and cold frames, all of which are intended to warm the soil and protect plants from cold weather. — Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, "Elmhurst committee looks to recommend hoop houses and other systems," 30 May 2018

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