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Record 1 2004-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shelters (Horticulture)
  • Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
DEF

A bottomless box consisting of a wooden or metal frame with a glass or polyethylene top; it is placed on the ground over plants to protect them from cold or frost.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Abris (Horticulture)
  • Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
CONT

Le châssis froid se compose essentiellement d'une boîte sans fond munie d'un couvercle de verre amovible. Les rayons solaires pénètrent à travers le dessus transparent, atteignent les parois et la terre à l'intérieur et se transforment en chaleur [...] vous pouvez vous en servir pour démarrer les semis printaniers, endurcir les jeunes plants [...]

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