Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood vs Christow Tomato Greenhouse, Fits 2 Growbags
Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood
Best for: Gardeners with raised beds who want to start crops early in spring and protect winter salads
Last price we saw
£42
Score 6.3 out of 10
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Christow Tomato Greenhouse, Fits 2 Growbags
Best for: Growing a few tomato plants in growbags on a patio, safe from cold nights and rain
Last price we saw
£38
Score 5.0 out of 10
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Our verdict
- Per square metre the Christow Tomato Greenhouse, Fits 2 Growbags costs less (£48 against £65).
- Glazing: the Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood uses polycarbonate, the Christow Tomato Greenhouse, Fits 2 Growbags uses plastic cover.
- On overall score the Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood comes out ahead (6.3 to 5).
| Christow Raised Bed Cold Frame 100cm, Natural Wood | Christow Tomato Greenhouse, Fits 2 Growbags | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £42 | £38 |
| Price per m² | £65 | £48 |
| Type | Cold frame | Growhouse |
| Glazing | Polycarbonate | Plastic cover |
| Frame | ACQ-treated timber, galvanised fittings | powder-coated steel frame, tool-free click-together |
| Size | 2.1 x 3.3 ft (0.7 x 1.0 m) | 2.6 x 3.3 ft (0.8 x 1.0 m) |
| Floor area | 0.7 m² | 0.8 m² |
| Ridge height | 0.40 m | 1.50 m |
| Eaves height | not published | not published |
| Roof vents | 2 | not published |
| Side vents or louvres | not published | not published |
| Door | not published | roll-up zip door with clips |
| Base included | not published | not published |
| Gutters included | not published | not published |
| Automatic vent opener | not published | not published |
| Snow load | not published | not published |
| Weight | 4.4 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Maker's guarantee | not published | not published |
| Score | 6.3 / 10 | 5 / 10 |