Black Plastic Mulch 1.0 mil Embossed

Black Plastic Mulch 1.0 mil contributes to earlier and higher yields, weed control, increased soil temperature, reduced soil moisture evaporation, and nutrient leaching.

Plastic mulch is extruded from clear polyethylene resin into sheets of film of varying widths and lengths. In its natural state, plastic is clear, so carbon black is added to make it black. Because of the inherent physical properties of black plastic mulch, it modifies the micro-climate around plants, enhancing growth, yield, and quality of horticultural crops.

Over many years of experimentation, and use since the late 1950's, black plastic has proved to be a boost to agricultural productivity. Studies by Penn State University show boosts in crop developments up to 35%! If you're gardening or growing commercially you need to use our Plastic Mulch!

Technical Specifications

• Black embossed 4 ft. x 6000 ft., 1.0 mil high density polyethylene,
• Weight: 86 pounds/roll
• 4 ft. x 100 ft. & 4 ft. x 600 ft. rolls also available.
• Density: General thickness is 1.0 to 1.1 mil (1 mil = 1/1000 in.)
• Thinner materials available in high density polyethylene

Additional Information

Advantages of using black plastic:
• Earlier and higher yields even though there will be variations from year to year.
• Weed control. Because the mulch is black, light is not transmitted through the plastic and therefore weeds will not grow under the material.
• Soil temperature increases 3° to 5°Fahrenheit under the mulch at soil depths of 2 to 6 inches. This is the area of greatest root growth early in the season. Warm roots grow faster and accelerate plant growth.
• Evaporation of soil moisture is reduced. Plastic mulch is impervious to water. Any evaporation of soil moisture occurs only through the planting holes.
• Nutrient leaching is reduced during excessive rainy periods.
• Easy to install and durable. Our embossed plastic lays extremely well with very few machine adjustments. You can lay it at higher speeds! Strong enough for either double cropping in the same season or possibly over two seasons. Easy field removal.
• Our embossed plastic has superior elasticity with a built in memory that hugs the bed tighter than smooth or cold post embossed films. This material will not flop in the wind.
• This hot cast film is extremely strong and elastic in all directions. In turn it sticks to the bed and will not allow heat to escape.
• Our Embossed is more opaque than like gauges of blown or smooth films. This translates into better weed supression and more evenly dispersed temperature control.
• This material has a superior field life and is easy to pick up at the end of the season!