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Mini greenhouse/ cold frame

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Caspianberg · 04/04/2025 16:02

Ok. So if anyone could helpfully explain when I am supposed to use a small greenhouse?

I have bought a small wooden framed greenhouse. Acrylic panels. Like a cupboard size.

Last frost date here is third week May.

Seeds have been started off indoors.

Can I put plants in the greenhouse now to continue growing before I move them fully outside to raised beds?

Cucumbers, tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, geraniums, courgettes?

Or should I only move cold hardy things like sprouts and beetroot?

I was hoping this would be an interim place for Everything for 4-6 weeks as they start getting too big indoors.

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heldinadream · 04/04/2025 17:00

I'm no expert but that sounds exactly right to me @Caspianberg
The greenhouse- or is it more of what used to be called a cold frame? - will protect them as they 'harden off' until they're ready for the big outdoors. Not sure about peppers and aubergines going outside though.
How far south are you?

heldinadream · 04/04/2025 17:02

Sorry I can see I've almost repeated some of what you said! Apologies. 😂

Caspianberg · 04/04/2025 17:05

@heldinadream thanks

https://www.twowests.co.uk/products/rowlinson-hardwood-mini-greenhouse

it’s like this. I’m not sure exactly, it’s called a mini greenhouse but I don’t know how much heat it keeps in

Im in Southern Europe so the aubergines and tomatoes etc are fine outside and actually couldn’t stay in it as it will get way too hot. But we are at altitude so the frost and cold can go quite late into May. It’s been very mild this year, but I don’t want to put everything in this greenhouse thing then kill it off.

Rowlinson Hardwood Mini Greenhouse

Protect plants and extend their growing season with the Rowlinson Hardwood Mini Greenhouse.

https://www.twowests.co.uk/products/rowlinson-hardwood-mini-greenhouse

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