Outsunny Wooden Cold Frame 100 x 50 x 36 cm
A small wooden cold frame with two lids
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Is the Outsunny Wooden Cold Frame 100 x 50 x 36 cm any good?
With 5 out of 10, the Outsunny Wooden Cold Frame 100 x 50 x 36 cm ranks 26 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Two lids let you vent one side and keep the other closed, Polycarbonate lids take a knock better than glass. Weakness: 36 cm tall suits trays and young plants, not anything taller. Best for: Hardening off seedlings and keeping winter salads and herbs going by the back door.
In short
Outsunny's cold frame is 100 x 50 cm and 36 cm tall, with two opening polycarbonate lids on a wooden frame. It weighs 8 kg.
Best for: Hardening off seedlings and keeping winter salads and herbs going by the back door
What we like
- Two lids let you vent one side and keep the other closed
- Polycarbonate lids take a knock better than glass
- Light enough to move along a border
What we don't
- 36 cm tall suits trays and young plants, not anything taller
- The listing gives no timber treatment, so treat the wood before winter
Specifications
| Type | Cold frame |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Polycarbonate |
| Frame | wooden frame |
| Size | 1.6 x 3.3 ft (0.5 x 1.0 m) |
| Floor area | 0.5 m² |
| Ridge height | 0.36 m |
| Eaves height | not published |
| Roof vents | 2 |
| Side vents or louvres | not published |
| Door | not published |
| Base included | not published |
| Gutters included | not published |
| Automatic vent opener | not published |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | 8 kg |
| Maker's guarantee | not published |
Sources: the maker's specs, specialist retailers and the product page on Amazon.co.uk. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 5.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Outsunny Wooden Cold Frame 100 x 50 x 36 cm: common questions
Is the Outsunny Wooden Cold Frame 100 x 50 x 36 cm any good?
With 5 out of 10, the Outsunny Wooden Cold Frame 100 x 50 x 36 cm ranks 26 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Two lids let you vent one side and keep the other closed, Polycarbonate lids take a knock better than glass. Weakness: 36 cm tall suits trays and young plants, not anything taller. Best for: Hardening off seedlings and keeping winter salads and herbs going by the back door.
How big is the Outsunny Wooden Cold Frame 100 x 50 x 36 cm?
It measures 1.6 x 3.3 ft (0.5 x 1.0 m), which gives you 0.5 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 0.36 m high.
Does the Outsunny Wooden Cold Frame 100 x 50 x 36 cm need a base?
No, it does not need a solid base. Stand it on level ground and anchor it against the wind with ground pegs or weights.
What guarantee comes with the Outsunny Wooden Cold Frame 100 x 50 x 36 cm?
We found no maker's guarantee. You still have your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act from the retailer.
How much does the Outsunny Wooden Cold Frame 100 x 50 x 36 cm cost?
The last price we saw was £53, roughly £106 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
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What you will need with it
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