The advantage of using row covers is they are so simple to use and move. Row covers are also require a much lower investment than cold frames or greenhouses. Low covers made of woven fabric or plastic can be moved or erected to cover specific crops as needed. These covers are made of lightweight, translucent materials and therefore are susceptable to sudden swings in temperature brought on by changes in the amount of available sunshine. There are self-ventalating types using slits, holes, or spun-bonded materials to allow hot air to escape.
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Articles & Papers
The Farm & Garden library contains the following articles and papers on the subject of row covers:
- Row Covers & Season Extension by Farm & Garden
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Forum Discussions
The Farm & Garden Forums are a great resource for getting answers to your questions about how to build, maintain, and use row covers. Here are a few select discussions:
- Second and third crops now planted in my haygrove tunnels by singingpigfarm
- all discussions involving row covers
Tools, Equipment, and Supplies
Sometimes the right tool or the right gadget can make your task much easier and your time in the garden more productive. Here's a list of tools and equipment suppliers that may have what you're looking for.
- Gardener's Supply Company
- Thompson & Morgan
- GEMPLER'S Online Store
- Gardening tools from Amazon
- Irrigation supplies from Amazon
- Seeders from Amazon
- Garden Carts from Amazon
- Row covers from Amazon
Books
Here are some books we found that might help you with your row covers.
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