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Re: mulching

Rene,

What kind of climate are you in?  What I really mean is what is your
definition of "when the weather warms" in the context of your climate?

Steve  (Mritime...)


Rene M. Lipshires wrote:
> 
> i mulch some of my vegetables, the larger ones such as broccoli, tomatoes,
> potatoes, etc.  i use straw/hay over a red or black plastic mulch.  I've
> read that the red mulch under the eggplant and tomatoes is supposed to
> really increase yields, but i really haven't noticed too much difference.
> the mulch keeps the weeds down,  for the warmer weather plants, i put the
> mulch down once the weather warms.  for the cooler vege's, i put it down
> when ever..
> 
> ----------
> > From: Meconella <Meconella@aol.com>
> > To: veggie-list@eskimo.com
> > Subject: Re: mulching
> > Date: Thursday, March 26, 1998 3:58 PM
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I am just curious,  am I the only one who mulches around my veggies?
> >
> > If anyone else does this,  when do you do this?  Just after you plant
> them
> > into the ground outdoors,  or do you wait until the ground has warmed?
> >
> >  Thanks,  Janet.
> >
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