[CH] Plastic Mulch Or Not
Mike Benson (mbens@execpc.com)
Wed, 26 Feb 2003 15:53:12 -0600
I've been thinking of using plastic mulch in the pepper patch this
year. I've never used the stuff myself, but I've seen how it looks at
the Open Fields. With 288 peppers started so far, this will be by far
the largest garden I've attempted. Although it will be more work
earlier in the season getting the plastic put down, the time saved in
weeding should be well worth it.
The question is, is the extra trouble with watering worth it? I
figure I'll have to either use a soaker hose or drip tape under the
plastic, or just water the heck out of the area until the water makes
it under the plastic.