Farm
Horticulture Station
Publication Date
2009
Abstract
Our previous research has shown wavelength selective plastic (SRM-olive) coupled with a row cover has given consistent top early yields. Clear plastic mulch was also superior provided there was excellent weed control. Agribon is a polypropylene spunbond material available in several weights that give various light transmission and frost protection characteristics. It is mostly used as a floating row cover for extended season production, frost protection, and wind and insect control. We tested the traditional slitted clear plastic row cover against the agribon (AG-19, light weight at 0.55 oz/yd2 with 85% light transmission).
Copyright Owner
Iowa State University
Copyright Date
2009
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Taber, Henry G. and Webb, Anna, "Row Covers for Early Tomato Production" (2009). Iowa State Research Farm Progress Reports. 515.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/farms_reports/515
