Better Reds Red Mulch Film (3'x24')

Better Reds Red Mulch Film is a three-foot by 24-foot sheet for warm-season crops such as tomatoes and strawberries. The red surface reflects a particular spectrum of light into the plant canopy while also covering the soil to reduce light reaching germinating weeds, slow surface evaporation, and warm the root zone. Yield responses reported in trials vary with crop, climate, cultivar, and production system.

• Three feet wide by 24 feet long
• For tomatoes, strawberries, melons, and similar crops
• Helps cover soil and conserve moisture
• Red reflective surface for above-ground fruiting crops

Prepare a smooth, moist bed before laying the film, then secure every edge so wind cannot lift it. Cut only the planting openings needed and route drip irrigation beneath the sheet. Monitor soil temperature during hot weather, since plastic mulch can overheat roots in some climates. Remove the film carefully after the crop and dispose of or recycle it through a program that accepts agricultural plastic.

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