Spring 2023
HARVEST TIME AT WECC
HOW TO SOLARIZE YOUR SOIL
- Remove all plants and wet the soil
- Cover with clear plastic up to 4 ml thick and secure the edges
- If drip system is present, keep it under plastic to add moisture
- Leave in place for at least 4 weeks during hottest part of summer-longer in cooler weather
- IMPORTANT! After completion, remove the plastic and cover the surface with 2″ or more of organic compost to reintroduce beneficial organisms. (One bag will cover 4’x8′ bed)
BENEFITS OF SOLARIZING
- Kills bugs and their eggs
- Controls some plant diseases to a depth of 8″
- Increased crop yields
- Labor saving