FarmI wrote
Rod Speed wrote
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Rod Speed wrote
What's wrong with just a sheet of plastic to stop the soil drying out ?
Plastic stops the soil "breathing"
Sure, but that clearly doesnt affect germination of seedling
trays, so shouldnt matter with the soil either as long as its
only used until the seed germinate and not after that.
Not at this time of year though as it's way too hot. Hessian is better at this time of year because it protects the
soil and keeps it moist but without causing heat build up.
No reason why it cant be used with hessian or straw etc on top at this time of year.
In fact it would be even easier to use a sheet of ply or masonite etc wrapped in plastic.
Just until the seeds have come thru.