How Compostable Mulch Performs in Real Farm Conditions
• Pepper and Tomato Systems
• Strawberry Beds
• Melon and Low Canopy Crops
• Garlic and Specialty Crops
• Installation Observations
• End-of-Season Observations
• Common Field Challenges
• What Growers Notice After Switching
Understanding the Real Impact of Plastic Mulch
Labor & Economics
The real operational cost of installation, removal, transport, and disposal.
Topics include:
• mowing, lifting and removal
• labor requirements and timing
• transport and landfill costs
▶Understand the Cost
Field Experience
Field observations from farms using compostable mulch across different crop systems.
Topics include:
• peppers, tomatoes, strawberries
• melons, garlic and vegetable systems
• installation and end-of-season observations
▶See Real Field Systems
Soil & Microplastics
What actually remains in the soil after repeated seasons of plastic mulch.
Topics include:
• plastic fragmentation vs biodegradation
• how microplastics accumulate in soil
• long-term soil health considerations