Green plastic mulch is used on most vine crops for early harvest and increased yield. With green films, sunlight is converted to heat at a higher rate, exposing crops to warmer air. Heat loving vegetables such as cucumbers often benefit from this increased heat by growing faster and becoming more productive. Green Plastic Mulch 1.0 mil is the latest development in plastic mulch technology. In a general sense, this new mulch is a “hybrid” between clear and black mulches. With clear mulch, all wave lengths of radiation (light) are transmitted through the mulch. The long wavelengths (infra-red radiation) are converted to heat under the clear film and provide the greatest amount of soil warming of all mulches. However, photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) is also transmitted and responsible for the vigorous weed growth under clear mulch. Because black mulch blocks PAR, weeds do not grow underneath. Soil warming occurs as the black mulch absorbs solar radiation and then conducts the heat into the soil. Soil temperature under black is lower than under clear mulch. This is where Green comes into the picture. By utilizing a carefully balanced blend of polyethylene with a specific light modifying pigment, Green mulch transmits near infra-red radiation and, at the same time, blocks PAR. Therefore, it simultaneously generates almost as much heat as clear mulch and suppresses weeds like black mulch. This is a win-win development for growers. Tips: 1. Prepare soil well. It should be smooth and pliable 2. Do not lay paper on dry soil. Beds should be firm. 3.To prevent tearing, adjust wheels on plastic laying machine so that they do not stretch the paper. 4. Plastic should be in close contact with the soil for maximum heat transfer into the soil. 5. Be sure the edges of the plastic are well secured with soil.

Silver Mulch has been University proven to increase yields up to 20 percent and lowers insect problems. The extra light from the reflection repels insects and the increased light from reflection is one of the reasons your yields increase. The bottom of the plastic is black to cool the soil when needed and suppress weeds. Good for all types of plants and great to use in organic gardens. Just a review, Studies at the University of California Kearney Ag Center, test show that plants grow better and more rapidly over reflective mulch than ones without any mulch. Both harvest yields and coloring of fruit increased with Silver Mulch. Silver Mulches reflect sunlight up into the undersides of the canopy, thereby increasing photosynthesis, leading to rapid growth. Helps control soil temperatures. Repels aphids. Helps conserve soil moisture & soil structure.

Red Plastic Mulch is primarily used on tomatoes for an early harvest. According to researchers at Cornell and Clemson universities, when tomatoes are grown on red mulch they have higher yields, stronger stems and ripen earlier. Research has also found that red mulch reduces nematode damage. The plant responds to the high proportion of reflected far-red from the red mulch by growing taller and putting out more leaves. Eggplant have also shown increased yields when grown on red. It is the color of the mulch that changes the intensity of certain wave lengths of light that in turn has an impact on plant growth and subsequent yields. Studies by Penn State University show tomato yields have been as much as 20% higher with red plastic mulch than with black. Red mulch reflects intensified red light to the developing plants which increases their photosynthetic capacity. There is more reflectivity early in the season when more of the mulch is exposed to light. This red plastic mulch is made of high quality, durable plastic that is 1.0 mil thick and lays well over flat or raised beds. It has season-long integrity and is easily removed from the field after harvest.

Silver Mulch has been University proven to increase yields up to 20 percent and lowers insect problems. The extra light from the reflection repels insects and the increased light from reflection is one of the reasons your yields increase. The bottom of the plastic is black to cool the soil when needed and suppress weeds. Good for all types of plants and great to use in organic gardens. Just a review, Studies at the University of California Kearney Ag Center, test show that plants grow better and more rapidly over reflective mulch than ones without any mulch. Both harvest yields and coloring of fruit increased with Silver Mulch. Silver Mulches reflect sunlight up into the undersides of the canopy, thereby increasing photosynthesis, leading to rapid growth. Helps control soil temperatures. Repels aphids. Helps conserve soil moisture & soil structure.