http://jonesfarmproduce.com Six generations of growing farm fresh produce Thu, 20 Oct 2016 16:03:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://jonesfarmproduce.com/our-news/scott/#comment-11 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 16:03:08 +0000 https://jonesfarmproduce.com/?p=129#comment-11 Hi Jeremy sorry it has taken so long to respond! Great questions! I have never experienced to bad of a problem with mold because the black plastic mulch is dark enough that not enough light penetrates to promote mold growth. From time to time I see a little mold where there is a hole in the plastic but have never had any issues with it hurting the plants. Critters are an on going battle! If possible keep the area clean of weeds, grass and other food sources for the mice. I definitely noticed that reducing their food supply will greatly reduce the mice population but it is extremely difficult to keep them all out. In previous years when the mice population was high I used mouse bait. I put a little under the plastic and I even made a few bait boxes that I put out in the field. I hope this was helpful for you, thank you for your questions!

]]> https://jonesfarmproduce.com/our-news/scott/#comment-10 Sat, 27 Aug 2016 09:46:24 +0000 https://jonesfarmproduce.com/?p=129#comment-10 How do you prevent mold growing under the plastic, and various critters making home there ??

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