Red Plastic Mulch 1.0 mil Embossed

Product Description

Red plastic mulch is a recent innovation in an effort to maximize reflected light on plant growth. From many studies on the effect of mulch color on plant growth, red has been found to enhance the growth and yield of several vegetable crops, including tomatoes.Research has also found that red mulch reduces nematode damage. 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 than with black plastic. If you're gardening or growing commercially you need to use our Plastic Mulch!

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. Red a 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.

Technical Specifications

• Red Mulch rolls are available in the following sizes:
  4 ft. x 3000 ft.
  
  4 ft. x 600 ft.
  
  4 ft. x 100 ft.
  

Additional Information

Advantages of using Embossed Red Mulch:
• Uniform red color for uniform field results.
• Soil warming of 4° to 6° Fahrenheit
• Almost total weed control.
• Reduction of soil moisture evaporation.
• Improved yields, although there will be variation from year to year.
• 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!