It also helps warm up the soil and keeps it warm.
Vegetable garden plastic sheeting.
Commercial vegetable farmers have used black plastic mulches for many years.
These mulches have been shown to increase yields and.
Because of this it s an excellent choice for the garden.
Repair any holes in the plastic with duct tape.
Plastic marked with a 2 is made of high density polyethylene.
You can use plastic sheeting up to 4 mm thick but thinner plastic creates more heat.
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You see hdpe everywhere from milk jugs to detergent bottles.
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Black plastic prevents weed growth eliminating the need for hand weeding between your plants.
Plastic sheeting has many uses in the home garden.
It s one of the best and safest types of plastic for food consumption as it resists uv rays and is extremely heat tolerant 148 to 176 f 100 to 80 c.
This is vital when growing warm season plants such as most vegetables.