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Colorado

Has anyone used black plastic on top of the planting site to help warm the soil?

4/27/2016 7:26:42 PM

Western NY

I think using clear is better.

4/27/2016 7:35:36 PM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

I have found clear does heat better than black.

4/27/2016 8:20:00 PM

East Jordan, MI

black absorbs the heat more than transfers it.

4/27/2016 8:54:24 PM

Colorado

Thanks, I have a bunch of 8x8 pieces of of black plastic and I was worried about over heating the soil.

4/27/2016 9:11:24 PM

Kakabeka Falls,On. Canada.

Use clear, do not use black!

4/29/2016 3:38:01 PM

Hamilton - New Zealand

Glad I read this before putting black down, need to warm up the soil here for the 150 Sq Feet Comp, growing through winter should be interesting.

4/30/2016 5:22:25 PM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

i use something to break through the permafrost here..grin

4/30/2016 6:36:38 PM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

Start a Bon fire that sure does heat up the soil real fast.... I do it all the time

5/1/2016 1:02:00 AM

Parker, CO

little gas, little wood, 1 match. poof - warm soil!

5/1/2016 3:57:59 PM

Colorado

Thanks, but I think I will stick with the clear plastic

5/2/2016 10:01:04 AM

Weatherman

Go with Cecil use black plastic.

5/2/2016 1:13:14 PM