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Greenhouses at a Glance-A side by side comparison of our greenhouses Greenhouses and Greenhouse Kits in Alphabetical Order Acadian Greenhouse™ Bayou Greenhouse™ Evangeline Greenhouse™
Accessories for Greenhouses in Alphabetical Order
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Plastic Mulches, Drip Tape and Ground Cover With the use of plastic mulches earlier and higher yields are obtained. Also, we have personally found that for the home gardener this is the easiest form of weed control available. Evaporation of the soil moisture is reduced. We suggest using this with a drip irrigation system to simplify your gardening requirements. All of our mulches are embossed high density polyethylene. Generally, embossed mulch has greater stretchability than smooth. It is highly recommended for raised beds where the plastic mulch should fit snug and firm over the bed. Black Mulch - Earlier, higher yields with weed control. Red Mulch- Maximizes reflected light on plant growth. Olive Mulch - Earlier and higher yields. Soil warming of 8 to 10 degrees F.
Click on picture for larger view Plastic mulch is extruded from clear polyethylene resin into sheets of film of varying widths and lengths. In its natural state, plastic is clear, so carbon black is added to make it black. Because of the inherent physical properties of black plastic mulch, it modifies the micro-climate around plants, enhancing growth, yield, and quality of horticultural crops. Over many years of experimentation and use since the late 1950's black plastic has proved to be a boost to agricultural productivity. Here are some of the advantages you can expect when using black plastic: Earlier and higher yields even though there will be variations from year to year. Weed control. Because the mulch is black, light is not transmitted through the plastic and therefore weeds will not grow under the material. Soil temperature increases 3° to 5° F under the mulch at soil depths of 2 to 6 inches. This is the area of greatest root growth early in the season. Warm roots grow faster and accelerate plant growth. Evaporation of soil moisture is reduced. Plastic mulch is impervious to water. Any evaporation of soil moisture occurs only through the planting holes. Nutrient leaching is reduced during excessive rainy periods. Easy to install and durable. Plastic mulch is flexible and stretchable. It will conform to both flat and raised beds. Strong enough for either double cropping in the same season or possibly over two seasons. Easy field removal. Product Description: Black embossed 1.0 mil high density polyethylene, 4' x 600' rolls Installation Tips Prepare soil well. It should be smooth and pliable. Do not lay plastic on dry soil. Plastic should be in close contact with the soil for maximum heat transfer into the soil. Be sure the edges of the plastic are well secured with soil. Crops that are suited for black plastic mulch (SRM-Black) Vegetables -- warm season and cool season crops that are transplanted and for direct seeded crops that are seeded in hills such as cucumbers and squash. Small fruits -- strawberries in annual hill system Cut flowers Roll 4' x 600' $82.00 including shipping to Continental US During the spring months this product is in extremely high demand. We ship as soon as product is available, but we ask you to allow up to 4 weeks during this season.
Click on picture for larger view Red mulch reflects intensified red light to the developing plants which increases their photosynthetic capacity. There is more reflectivity early in the season when more of the mulch is exposed to light. SRM-Red a high quality, durable plastic that is 1.0 mil thick and lays well over flat or raised beds. It has season-long integrity and is easily removed from the field after harvest. Advantages of SRM-RED: Uniform red color for uniform field results. Soil warming of 4 to 6 degrees F. Almost total weed control. Reduction of soil moisture evaporation. Improved yields, although there will be variation from year to year. Easy to install and durable. Plastic mulch is flexible and stretchable. It will conform to both flat and raised beds. Strong enough for either double cropping in the same season or possibly over two seasons. Easy field removal. Product Description: SRM - Red Mulch is available in 4'x 600' 1.0 mil embossed rolls. Installation Tips Prepare soil well. It should be smooth and pliable. Do not lay plastic on dry soil. Plastic should be in close contact with the soil for maximum heat transfer into the soil. Be sure the edges of the plastic are well secured with soil. Crops that are suited for SRM-Red Vegetables -- Tomatoes, pepper, melons Small fruits -- strawberries in annual hill system Cut flowers (Because of many different species of flowers, on-farm trials should be made.) Roll 4' x 600' $124.00 including shipping to Continental US During the spring months this product is in extremely high demand. We ship as soon as product is available, but we ask you to allow up to 4 weeks during this season.
Click on picture for larger view SRM-Olive is the latest development in plastic mulch technology. In a general sense, this new mulch is a "hybrid" between clear and black mulches. With clear mulch, all wavelengths of radiation (light) are transmitted through the mulch. The long wavelengths (infra-red radiation) are converted to heat under the clear film and provide the greatest amount of soil warming of all mulches. However, photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) also is transmitted and is responsible for the vigorous weed growth under clear mulch. Because black mulch blocks PAR, weeds do not grow underneath. Soil warming occurs as the black mulch absorbs solar radiation, and then conducts the heat into the soil. Soil temperature under black is lower than under clear mulch. This is where SRM-Olive comes into the picture. By utilizing a carefully balanced blend of polyethylene with a specific light modifying pigment, SRM Olive transmits near infra-red radiation, and at the same time blocks PAR. Therefore, it simultaneously generates almost as much heat as clear mulch and suppresses weeds like black mulch. This is a win-win development for growers. Advantages of SRM-OLIVE: A tough 1.0 mil, embossed high density plastic mulch film Earlier and higher yields than with black mulch; melon yields have shown 25% increases Soil warming of 8 to l0 degrees F Weed control Easy field removal at end of season Conservation of water and soil nutrients Product Description: Embossed, 4' x 600', 1.0 mil high density polyethylene Installation Tips Prepare soil well. It should be smooth and pliable. Do not lay plastic on dry soil. The plastic should be stretched taut over the soil surface, whether on a flat or raised bed. Be sure the edges of the plastic are well secured with soil. Crops that are suited for SRM-Olive Mulch Vegetables -- warm season and cool season crops that are transplanted, such as melons, and for direct seeded crops that are seeded in hills such as cucumbers and squash. Small fruits -- strawberries in annual hill system Cut flowers $96.00 including shipping to Continental US During the spring months this product is in extremely high demand. We ship as soon as product is available, but we ask you to allow up to 4 weeks during this season.
Click on picture for larger view Use these drip tapes under your plastic mulch for the ultimate in maintenance free gardening. Recommended by all of the experts. We love ours. Put it down once, set your controller (not included) and your garden is watered automatically. Kit A is for a 2,000 square foot garden. Kit B is for a 16,000 square foot garden.
Click on picture for larger view Our Ground Cover is a tightly woven, black polypropylene fabric that helps control weed growth and retains moisture in the soil. Since it is a woven product, water and nutrients will seep through, eliminating unsightly and hazardous water puddles. Each roll has a green plant line every 12" to aid in plant placement. There are many ideal uses for our ground cover.
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