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Cold Frames.........
Obviously, I can't comment on this from a northern hemisphere point of view, but for me, I sited mine with the door end facing north ( my sunniest end) and the unopen end on our cold south side. It's gets the full benefit of morning and afternoon sun/warmth on the long sides. I have found this to be very successful. Even though the nights have been cold, thermometer in GH down to minus 3 sometimes, the plants seem to be managing well. I open the door nearly every day, except for the worst days, and it works. Hope this helps jo.
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jo. I'd best back out of this - i feel that people closer to you would be able give more specific advice. Hope my comments give a bit of basic help. I don't have a problem with it getting too hot, even in summer. I just open it all up.
Hello , at the allottment I have one but it is in the shade , mainly use it for drying and storing thou , at moment shallots are in there dying ready for O/h to pickle at weekend
Shade will be fine for germination Jo and young plants can get fried in full sun.
bright but not in the sun if you have such a place
In the sticks near Peterborough