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    Focus on… Cloches and covers

    Mar 16, 2021 5 minutes

    IF, like me, you’re bursting to run out on to the plot and get some cropping plants in the ground, then I’ve got the perfect way for you to focus all that positive energy: cloches. By offering your precious vegetable seedlings a transition between the protective environment of a windowsill, conservatory or greenhouse and the open ground, you can scratch that horticultural itch – so let’s do it!

    Which cloche is best for you?

    Cloches come in a range of shapes and sizes (see page 20 for a few of the main styles and functions) and they are also made in various materials. These have a direct and notable effect on the crops growing beneath them, so it’s important to choose wisely.

    “It’s the perfect way to focus all your energy now”

    For example, clear polythene may be inexpensive and easy to store,

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