Use of Plastic Mulch for Vegetable Production

Authors

Tiffany Maughan, Utah State University
Dan Drost, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

1-2016

Abstract

Plastic mulches are used commercially for both vegetables and small fruit crops. Vegetable crops well suited for production with plastic mulch are typically high value row crops. This fact sheet describes the advantages, disadvantages, installation, and planting considerations. It includes sources for plastic and equipment.

Recommended Citation

Maughan, Tiffany and Drost, Dan, "Use of Plastic Mulch for Vegetable Production" (2016). All Current Publications. Paper 786.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/786