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kurt · June 5, 2015

See the paragraph regarding black/clear plastic.Although intent of post was for SWC,the temps are greater with clear plastic.

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/g...ummer_heat.htm

"The plastic used to cover the area should be clear, not black. Clear plastic lets light energy pass through and then traps it, much like a greenhouse. Black plastic absorbs most of the sun's heat without letting it pass through to the soil below. 1-to-6 mil plastic will work fine - the thicker the better."

June 5, 2015	#11
kurt Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Homestead,Everglades City Fl. Posts: 2,491	Clear plastic is recommended. See the paragraph regarding black/clear plastic.Although intent of post was for SWC,the temps are greater with clear plastic. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/g...ummer_heat.htm "The plastic used to cover the area should be clear, not black. Clear plastic lets light energy pass through and then traps it, much like a greenhouse. Black plastic absorbs most of the sun's heat without letting it pass through to the soil below. 1-to-6 mil plastic will work fine - the thicker the better." __________________ KURT Last edited by kurt; June 5, 2015 at 05:36 AM.