Red Plastic Mulch – 1.25 Mil Embossed 4' x 50'

Red Plastic Mulch – 1.25 Mil Embossed 4' x 50'

Red Plastic Mulch has been proved effective in tests by a leading consumer magazine. This specially engineered Red Mulch is an exciting breakthrough for anyone who grows tomato plants.

The Red Plastic Mulch actually reflects far-red light wavelengths upward into your tomato plants. This triggers the release of a natural plant protein that stimulates more rapid growth and development.

Red Plastic Mulch helps maintain soil moisture and protects vegetables and leaves from soil-borne diseases. Your crops will harvest 2 to 14 days earlier. Due to the increase in soil temperature, root growth will accelerate—and better roots mean better crops. Light is not transmitted through the plastic, eliminating a need for weeding or herbicides.

Prepare the soil bed completely before applying Red Plastic Mulch. Add your compost, fertilizer, or manure; remove all weeds and debris; and break up all large clods. Rake the soil to create a smooth, level surface. Make sure the soil contains a good supply of moisture before being covered. Beds should be firm and tapered away from the row center. Plastic should be tight to promote run-off.

Select a time to apply the Red Plastic Mulch when there is little or no wind. Bury one end of the plastic and unroll it down the row. Get the plastic as straight as possible and in contact with the soil surface. Cover all edges with soil to prevent wind problems.

Plant growth on mulch is often at least twice of what it is on bare soil. The resulting larger plants will require more water, so mulching is not a substitute for irrigation. If you use a drip irrigation system or soaker hoses, lay the hoses on the surface of the rows before covering them with plastic. Transplants can be set through Red Plastic Mulch by cutting holes with a sharpened bulb planter or utility knife.

At the end of the season, or once you have harvested your crops, simply remove and dispose of the Red Plastic Mulch.