Using Black Plastic To Increase Melon Production - Page 2

rnewste · January 24, 2011

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Originally Posted by lhspirited

Whoa, I'm the seller of the silver mulch. I'm having a twilight zone moment. I hope you like it.

May I ask if you will have a steady supply of the silverized mulch? Reason I ask is that I reference it in the EarthTainer III Construction Guide, and I just want to be sure my referrals can get it from you over the long term.

Raybo

lhspirited · January 25, 2011

Yes, I have lots. Most of it is on the roll and not cut yet. I can cut it into smaller sizes and put that on Ebay too if that would be beneficial.

Laura

rnewste · January 25, 2011

Laura,

I would think adding a 25 foot long size at about $5.00 would be a good addition. Most folks who build EarthTainers do not need a 50 foot length.

Raybo

feldon30 · January 25, 2011

My best results with melons have been to build up raised mounds with very rich soil (50% compost), lay down black plastic and cut an X where I intend to sow my seeds, then lay down shredded leaves or pine straw or other mulch on top of the plastic. With the small X's for where the plants come through, and the mounds, I was able to get excellent drainage and concentrate the roots where all the compost is.

I got a very good harvest of Mickeylee. Sugar Baby was not to my taste though.

lhspirited · January 25, 2011

Raybo,

I will add a 25 foot length in a day or so.

Thanks,

Laura

January 25, 2011	#19
feldon30 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,346	My best results with melons have been to build up raised mounds with very rich soil (50% compost), lay down black plastic and cut an X where I intend to sow my seeds, then lay down shredded leaves or pine straw or other mulch on top of the plastic. With the small X's for where the plants come through, and the mounds, I was able to get excellent drainage and concentrate the roots where all the compost is. I got a very good harvest of Mickeylee. Sugar Baby was not to my taste though. __________________ [SIZE="3"]I've relaunched my gardening website -- [B]TheUnconventionalTomato.com[/B][/SIZE] * [I][SIZE="1"]*I'm not allowed to post weblinks so you'll have to copy-paste it manually.[/SIZE][/I]

January 25, 2011	#17
lhspirited Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 14	Yes, I have lots. Most of it is on the roll and not cut yet. I can cut it into smaller sizes and put that on Ebay too if that would be beneficial. Laura

January 25, 2011	#18
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	Laura, I would think adding a 25 foot long size at about $5.00 would be a good addition. Most folks who build EarthTainers do not need a 50 foot length. Raybo