Vegetable growing . e pit is 2 feet deep, 6 feet wide and 12 feetlong. The shape of the frame is shown in Fig. 43, in which itwill be noticed that one side is narrower than the difference is 6 inches, which provides a slope of 1inch to the foot when the sash are in place. This slopepermits the suns rays to enter at a less oblique angle, andallows water to pass away freely. The corners of the framemay be fastened with angle iron and bolts, as shown inFig. 44. This method of fastening is substantial and givesopportunity to take the frame down and put it away in smallspace when not in u
Vegetable growing . e pit is 2 feet deep, 6 feet wide and 12 feetlong. The shape of the frame is shown in Fig. 43, in which itwill be noticed that one side is narrower than the difference is 6 inches, which provides a slope of 1inch to the foot when the sash are in place. This slopepermits the suns rays to enter at a less oblique angle, andallows water to pass away freely. The corners of the framemay be fastened with angle iron and bolts, as shown inFig. 44. This method of fastening is substantial and givesopportunity to take the frame down and put it away in smallspace when not in 66 CONSTRUCTION OF FORCING STRUCTURES The Pit.—The pit varies in depth from 18 to 30 inches,and has the same length and width as the frame. Thedepth of the pit depends upon the season when the bed isstarted. If it is to be used in early March, the depth shouldbe at least 2 feet to provide sufficient space to accommodatethe necessary amount of heating material. Later in theseason, 18 inches will be Fig. 44.—The corners of the hot-bed frame may be fastened togetherwith angle irons and bolts. This method makes a substantial frame andgives opportunity to take it down and store it in a small space when not inuse. To avoid digging the pit when the ground is frozen, thework is done in the autumn and the pit filled with leaves orstraw to keep out the frost. This precaution is taken tokeep the sides and bottom of the pit from freezing. Other-wise a large amount of the first heat given ofl^ by the heatingmaterial will be required to thaw out the surrounding soil. Location.—Locate the hot-bed near the garden, so thatthe plants will be close to the place where they are to be set,near a water supply, that the watering may be done easily HOT-BEDS 67 and cheaply, and near the dwelHng, so that the ventilationmay be done quickly, A slight southern exposure, if it canbe chosen, is to be preferred as it is warmer. Avoid placingthe hot-bed where it will be shaded at any tim
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