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Re: mulching

i'm in massachusetts, zone 5.  i usually put the red plastic mulch down on
the tomatoes when I transplant them, Memorial day weekend.  I then put the
straw mulch down end of June.

Thanx for asking.

Rene.


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> From: Neason <Rebecca.Neason@foxinternet.net>
> To: veggie-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Re: mulching
> Date: Saturday, March 28, 1998 10:16 AM
> 
> 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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