Hot beds with wood chips?

Heritage · July 28, 2014

Tania,

It will interesting to see what results you end up with. I have added some supplemental heat to my winter greenhouses using 2.5' X 4' X 4' piles. I use alfalfa, leaves, and corn stalks in the pile and it usually stays very hot for about 3 weeks and then gradually cools down. I use the pile as bottom heat to root dahlia cuttings (sides are wire with plastic and removable boards on top.) I keep two piles going so I always have one pile hot. I have not yet mastered the correct watering and turning schedule that would allow me to rely on only one pile. Even with my unscientific methods I am getting a worthwhile amount of heat.

Good luck, please keep us posted!

Steve

July 28, 2014	#15
Heritage Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,255	Tania, It will interesting to see what results you end up with. I have added some supplemental heat to my winter greenhouses using 2.5' X 4' X 4' piles. I use alfalfa, leaves, and corn stalks in the pile and it usually stays very hot for about 3 weeks and then gradually cools down. I use the pile as bottom heat to root dahlia cuttings (sides are wire with plastic and removable boards on top.) I keep two piles going so I always have one pile hot. I have not yet mastered the correct watering and turning schedule that would allow me to rely on only one pile. Even with my unscientific methods I am getting a worthwhile amount of heat. Good luck, please keep us posted! Steve