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HOT CAP [1 record]

Record 1 1998-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shelters (Horticulture)
CONT

Cloches. The term derives from the French name for large, straight-sided, round and knobbed bell-glasses, but now covers a wide range of portable glass or transparent plastic coverings for plants growing out of doors in half-round, tent, barn and high-level shapes, and handlights. They give weather protection (and) create an immediate environment conducive to vigorous growth ...

OBS

These two terms [hot cap and cloche] may be considered synonyms although according to some sources, there is a difference in the types of material used to make hot caps and cloches.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Abris (Horticulture)
DEF

Ustensile de verre ou de plastique transparent destiné à protéger les plantes contre le froid ou (blanchie au lait de chaux) le soleil.

Spanish

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