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This an easy to use item which prevents weeds from growing around the tomatoes. I am not sure if it produces the extra tomoatoes it says it does.. Not willing to remove the plactic covering as a test due to the lack of weeds from using it.
If the USDA endorses the product - then it must do what it says.

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This was easy to apply. I planted a row without and these tomatoes are not as stout. I decided to try this because my garden is slowly decreasing in sunlight due to the trees growing across the road.

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The tomatoes are definitely larger when we use this product and it certainly helps keep the weeds down. However, it takes a little more time to do the planting and I do not find looking at red plastic throughout the gardening season very attractive.

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Easy to use. Sized right for raised tomato beds.

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Very easy to use. No more weeds! Can't wait to see my bumper crop this year.

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I conducted an experiment- planted the same type of tomatoes - one with this product and one without- the one with is twice as big- the stalks are thick- lots of flowers- I didn't think it would make that big a difference-but I was wrong! It makes a huge difference!

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Works great with the tomato success kits!

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I have used this mulch in the past and was skeptical re; the results. Now I am convinced. My old red plasic has seen it's better days after 7 years. Last two years I have not used it and I missed it, not much production from my container gardening! This year found a usuable piece and put it under my red cabbage. I am now a believer! One of my containers of red cabbage ( the one with the red mulch) is almost twice a big as the container without the mulch. Both planted at the same time! Ordering more red mulch today!

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really helped with weed control and in retaining moisture

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You can use the products over and over

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this was somewhat flimsy and hard to water through--not all it's cracked up to be--wouldn't use it again or recommend it

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I have used this product the last two years with Tomato & Bell Pepper plants. Easy to use and it works, weeds are no longer a problem. Plants seem to produce better and stay in better shape during the really hot months.

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This mulch worked great under tomato and pepper plants. There were very little weeds to pick (only at the edges). Will be trying this under zucchini plants next year to see if it will help with the powdery mildew we get every year.

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This red mulch really grows larger than normal tomatoes!

It really works. I was skeptical at first. So I planted some tomatoes with the red mulch and some without. I can attest that the red mulch worked!
I have really large and disease free tomatoes this summer!!

My only gripe about this product is that it's too thin. I have had some of the mulch rip.

Great Product though!

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although this material is perforated, it is really hard to effectively water through (unless you have a drip system, which I don't)--so I have found it really frustrating and will likely pull it up

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I love the red tomato mulch and see positive results by using it. The width is perfect for my tomato rows. My only complaint is that I wish the sheets were longer.

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These were simple enough to use. Not certain if they will boost my tomato production as this is the first year I've used them. They definitely help keep out the weeds.

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I had used a roll of red mulch around my tomatoes before, and that was difficult to set in place due to the windy conditions here. These squares are much more convenient. I am now getting ripe tomatoes a month earlier than previously. I've also used red mulch under my red papper plants, with similar results.

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This is my first time using the 'red mulch' and so far I am impressed. My tomato plants are big, bushy, and healthy and are carrying a lot of fruit. I think I will be eating my first fresh tomatoes at the end of this month. If this is what usually happens, then I will be using the red mulch from now on!

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This year I added the mulch to plants already planted and it was easy. Much better than the rolls of red mulch. My tomato plants were loaded in Aug, Sept. and Oct.

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I have used this in my tomatoes planted in self-contained tubs. Works great.

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The tomato plants are doing really well and I think this is the reason. However, I don't know if they will hold up for more than one season which makes them costly if they have to be replaced every year. Also, I have weeds growing under them and the pins used to hold them in place are hard to get out of the ground once in. On the other hand, the tomato plants that I have this around are doing much better than the tomato plants that are in superior soil without the red mulch. I definitely do recommend this product.

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Very easy to use, did not use the large sheets as instructed,but cut them into smaller squares as I have only a few tomato plants.Easily accomplished so have tripled the number of squares available. I did notice my topsy turvy tomato plant had a sudden burst of growth, had placed plastic sheet cut to fit at top of container ( roots facing up in the tube). Must be it generates warmth! Other plants a far cry from bearing a ripe crop as weather has been wet and cool. Will know more after we have some summer around here!

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So far so good. I put these around my tomatoes a few weeks ago and the plants look great. They have grown well and are really flourishing. I don't know how much the red plastic helps, but So far I have no complaints. It certianly helps keep the weeds away, which is a constant battle in the rest of the garden! You definitely need to install the plastic sheets though when the plants are very small, otherwise it would be very difficult.

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These are sized just right for planting tomatoes, but you need to be careful when you cut to plant, mine ripped very easily. Once they are staked down they seem fine though. So far they are keeping the weeds at bay, too soon to tell if they will actually increase yields.

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I love using the red mulch. It really helps the tomato plants maximize production of delicious tomatoes!

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I not only like the science (I'm taking other's opinion) but I like the look of this product in my garden.

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When I first bought the planter box several years ago, a red plastic film came with the box and planting mix. The pack of red mulch covers I just purchased were expensive (8 to a box, no smaller number available) and difficult to manipulate because they were larger than the planter.

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It does help the tomatoes grow faster.

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I started to use the red mulch sheet about a week ago. It right away encouraged the flowering on my tomato plants in a pot. The plant also picked up in size.

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You can only use these for one season. I don't know if they really increase the yield, but they do decrease the weeds!

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Now that the weather is hot, I'm sure they will help ripening...I have lots of tomatoes, can't wait to start picking.

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This red mulch did nothing to enhance fruit production for my tomato plants. In fact, I got fewer tomatoes this year than in the last six years. Maybe my plants are colorblind. Also, the tiny preferations in the plastic sheet are much too small to let water through. Water would pool up on them and not get to the plant. The holes need to be the size of a paperhole punch to be effective.

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I liked that fact that the plastic was cut into managable pieces instead of having to deal with a large roll of plastic. The precut "X" in the center made it easy to open and it was large enough to insert the tomato plant. Also the small perforations made it easy to put in the pins to hold the plastic in place. I can't wait to see how my tomatoes do with this red mulch.

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I like these red plastic mulch a lot, but I think it would be easier to apply it if comes in one long sheet with optional perforation to cut in squares. It would cover better be a lot easier to lay out and use less earth staples. It's so nice that I don't have to weed. I also get my tomatoes earlier than usual. I can't wait for them to go on sale, so I can get more to put away for next year.

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weather has been bad since I planted tomatos so far plants are healthy and growing strong

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I use the red tomato mulch every year with my tomato success kits. It does a great job keeping weeds out and moisture in. My only complaint is that it is hard to install, getting it to fit around the legs of the caging. I usually have to cut it with scissors then tape it back together.

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I like the idea of this product. The color helps with fruiting, the soil stays warmer and moist. I don't like that you have to pull up the mulch if you want to use fertilizer (unless you use liquid fertilizer). I am still in the beginning of the season, so we'll see how much it helps.

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A great product

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I started my heirloom plants a little late, but they are doing fantastic since adding the red mulch. I didn't have any stakes to hold down the mulch and discovered bobbie pins work just fine.

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I use this primarily in my tomato success kit, however have used it in other potted vegetables. It can be a bit difficult to secure down effectively, but overall it is worth the effort and will last the entire growing season.

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We tried these last year and had a bumper crop of tomatoes but I'm not absolutely sure these are what did it... we also had good tomato weather. so needless to say, I am trying them again. I figure it can't hurt because it definitely didn't hurt the crop last year. As long as it keeps working, I'll keepp using them. Plus they help keep weeds down. I use them along with Gardener's weed mat and it keeps weeding around the 13 tomato plants to a minimum.

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Good stuff, a little pricey but I've been using it for a couple years now with great results every time

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It is great as a cover for my planters

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I can't wait to use them in the garden with the tomatoes.

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Used the red tomato mulch last year with great sucess and am again using the red mulch. This has kept my young plants warm and I already see blooms and a few tomatoes. I also use it around my pepper plants.

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This is easy to use. I am awaiting anxiously to see the increase in production of tomatoes.

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This red plastic really works well. Before the red I had plants that did ok but had trouble with bearing fruit and staying healthy. Sense I have used the red I have a whole lot more fruit and much healthier plants.I also prune my plants to grow higher off the ground.

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I've never used the red film for tomatoes before . So , I'm hoping that we'll have an over abundance of tomatoes this year .

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the red plastic used to come with the replenishment kit for the patio raised bed; I had to buy it separately this year and it was more expensive that way; I felt a bit cheated.

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This is our first year using red mulch... I have never had much luck with tomatoes, so I am hoping it will work this time. I ordered some beautiful Heirloom plants, and planted them in a real sunny spot and they seem to be doing great.
The red mulch was pretty easy to install. I would use some stakes to fasten it down a little better next time. My husband doesn't like the way the water pools on top of the plastic... but they seem to be getting enough water.
I'll let you know how it works, when I finally get some fruit!

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Easy to use. Hopefully it helps my tomatoes grow bigger and healthier

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I like to plant my tomato plants very early in the season. I used to have problems with aphids but don't when I used red mulch.

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We had a bumper crop when I used these. I can't be sure if it was the red mulch or if it was the weather but the red mulch definitely did not hurt because we had a lot of tomatoes. I will be using them again next year. I already ordered them. I thought about trying to reuse them but they got a bit tattered after one year. Make sure you buy the earth staples to hold them down and you may want to poke holes to allow more water to get through to the soil but even if you don't they still work well.

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Little to early to use, can't wait to give them a try!!!~

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We're on our 3rd summer of using this same tomato mulch and have had amazing results with productivity compared to our tomato plants without the mulch. I've now bought some as gifts for family members who are impressed with the quantity of tomatoes our plants produce!

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I used the product in conjunction with containers and in the garden. i was skeptical but experimented. it really works. tomato, pepper and eggplants all benefited.

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Have been using this product for many years with my self watering tomato containers. Love the entire system.

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This is very easy to use, and has really helped us to grow our tomatoes. They keep weeds away, and seem to have also helped somewhat in keeping blight away. We still had to spray with copper sulfate to arrest blight, but I think that the red mulch has helped a great deal as well.

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I had heard this was to be a great product, but found out the hard way otherwise. First the sheets are too difficult to place in an existing bed without securing at least two of the corners first. Now that I have had on them on a while water pools on top, while weeds push up from the bottom. Even worse I have found mosquito larvae in the water! I think I will stick with straw and grass.

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I grow tomatoes in containers so I just tucked the sheets around the plant. So far they have been very helpful at keeping the pots from drying out as quickly.

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I have used Gardners Supply red plastic mulch for years with excellent results.. but this year i bought the precut squares - its MUCH easier to use!!

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I know it works well. Unfortuntely the excessive rain has not helped

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GREAT FOR TOMATOES

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Good plan to make the perforations! I zig-zag soaker hoses on the ground before I lay on the red, but now I get the benefit from rain or a random hose watering. Bigger pieces would be a huge time saver. And if a person has a small garden, they can cut the plastic to size. It takes a long time to lay these small pieces down in my big tomato garden. The next step in the process is ground staples. After that, I cut an X slit on the spots where I want the tomatoes, and use a bulb planter to dig deep, narrow holes. Then your wonder tomato ladders are set in place and I sit back and watch my pretty tomato garden grow.

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I have used this product for 2 seasons now, and it has made a believer out of me. It installs in seconds, easy to store away for next season, is inexpensive and works great! It has made my tomato plants virtually maintenence free, and the yeild is outstanding! I highly recommend this product.

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I have been using red mulch for my tomato plants over 4 years now. Like the 3 X 3 size as it fits nicely in the raised garden bed. It helps acelerate tomato growth.

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We used this in patio planters with tomatoes with good results so decided to add it to the garden.

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These pieces of red plastic sheet do not go into a garden easily. They rip easily when one tries to staple to hold down. They collect water - do not drain. Mosquito haven. Am trying to return balance - all of these. I have no idea as to whether they help in tomato production. They are so difficult to use, I cannot believe them to be worth the additional effort.

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I liked it better in 36" wide rolls.

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The verdict is still out regarding this product. I do have lots of blooms but no tomatoes yet. I don't know if the product has made the difference or if it's because I used a different tomato plant this year.

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easy to apply, great to keep weeds down, still waiting to see how quick tomatoes ripen

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Love the way it helps keep the moisture in the soil
Very easy to use
surprised at how sturdy but light weight product is

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I don't know whether the red plastic increases production more than black plastic. I have used black plastic with perforations so the water did not pool in the past and know that it helps. Whether that was because the black warmed the soil, or the plastic reduce water evaporation from the soil I don't know.

Personally, I find the squares that must be set down and anchored for each tomato plant annoying, I preferred the large sheet of plastic that I put down before planting and cut whole for each the transplant much easier.

I would not recommend a friend spend the money unless I know the red plastic helped increase production.

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The red tomato mulch definitely helps to keep the weeds away and also promotes a good growth of the plant. My tomoato plants are looking great and it isn't even Mid-June! Thanks for all you help in allowing me to enjoy gardening more!

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So far my tomatoes that have the red mulch under them are growing far superior to the ones that do not have red mulch. It is lightweight and easy to place, even with established plants.

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3x3 sheets are harder to work with than rolls of material. Still not sure if it really gets tomatoes to ripen earlier.

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I've used red mulch for several years primarily with large self-watering tomato planters, but also on the ground in the garden under tomato plants and other vegetables. It seems flimsy but it is really a very sturdy plastic mulch that will last for years and can be used over and over (if you want, but it's very affordable and I usually buy new mulch each year). This is the first time I've ordered the 8-pack cut to size red mulch. The bulk mulch is a pain to try to cut to size... "pre-cut" is a great idea. I use it as a "evaporation-saving mulch" in self-watering planters. It really cuts down on watering frequency. Does it increase production? I don't know... I always get a lot of tomatoes and that's the objective. Plus, as mentioned, I don't have to fill the water reservoirs near as often as when I don't use plastic mulch.

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works well. tomatoes where I have used this mulch have fruit already. the mulch needs to be fastened down with staples or something similar otherwise it will blow away.

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i've used big rolls of this mulch, but these smaller squares are easier to work with.

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Maybe I'm just imagining that my tomato plants are healthier and greener this year than last, but I don't think so. The only difference in the two years is usage of red mulch. I'm eager to see if yields will be enhanced.

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I'm into the third or fourth season with the kit. Since moving to smaller property from my farm, I've not been able to have a real gardem. The kit provides plenty wonderful tomatoes though. I'd like to suggest that the Customer Service Rep. mention that there is a set of materials specifically for reuse of the Kit. I bought the soil and the fertilizer, not knowing there were mulch kits available. Later realized I needed one piece and had to order 8. If I'd read the catalog more completely, I may have realized that I could buy all three items for a great deal less that the way I did.[...]

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Sheets are folded and easily tear when separating. Then when using earth staples they will tear as well. Not a good product.

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We use the red mulch around our tomatoes. Works very well.

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I used this product with my container tomato plants. It was necessary to cut them to size. The tomato cages messed up the installation. The rain puddled on the surface, rather than seeping through. On a warm afternoon, I felt under the sheet and the soil was no warmer than the soil in nearby containers. Live and learn!

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The paper is thin and tears easily. The instructions state they can be reused 2 to 3 seasons. I don't think so. They are so thin and flimsy that it is like working with tissue paper. Also, although perforated, the water still just lays on them and does not go through.

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I had used this mulch for about three years and always had tomatoes in July. I forgot to order the mulch last year until it was too late and I didn't get ripe tomatoes until late in August, proof that this mulch really does cause tomateos to ripen earlier. I won't forget again.

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I started using this when it came in long rolls. This product really works! It's easy-to-use and effective. No maintenance at all. I recommended it a neighbor last year, he's sold on it. This year I have spread the word to four more gardeners and they are giving it a try this season. I have NO DOUBTS they will be back!

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I really did not notice the difference at all. Tomato Plants without the mulch did just as well.I had a very hard time keeping these clean of a mucky film due to the puddling from the rain too.

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helps keep weeds down and I really think the production of fruit increases

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I bought 12 packages of the mulch. The main problem with the packages is...inconsistent film thickness and color. Some of the films were more pink than red. And, some were obviously thinner than others. The thin films allowed weeds/grass to grow underneath. As for the ripening factor, that will be determined when the fruit sets. The perforations need to be slightly larger to allow for better draining. All in all, a great concept.

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Looking forward to end of summer results, but it was easy to install. The red "ground" is odd; but if the vines produce more, it'll be worth it.

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Not only increased size and yield, but controlled weeds

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Bought the 1st Tomato Success Kits two year ago, Great. Then, I bought the new one last year. Followed the instructions, but after it rain, I ended up with a muddy mess because there is no overflow for the water. So this year, I bought the mulch, thinking it would help with the rain. Same problem. Muddy mess and now I can't even add any plant food due to the mulch cover. I drill some holes in the planter and will have to start all over. Fortunely the the original Tomato Success Kit I bought is working fine (I wish I could attach pictures)

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1) At first glance, the material is very flimsy and split with little stress. Will need to see how the product fares through a breezy/windy summer.

2) Product would be easier to use in a roll format rather than individual sheets.

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Used red mulch around strawberries and tomatoes - easier to use for tomatoes - one piece - for strawberries, difficult to put down and plant berries - needed patience

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We used the sheets under our tomato plants and they have really taken off. In 2 weeks we have seen many new tomato's and increase green lush leaves. But it's still to early to see if it really works.

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I wish this produce came in 2' 6" X 4' sheet. Hard to get 2 or 3 plants on a square. First time I have used this product and just put it out, so will need to see if it makes a difference. I planted 6 plants side by side - 3 using the produce and 3 not using it. Time will tell!

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Good mulch

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The type of plastic used for this product tears easily, so you are not as likely to reuse it. Gardeners Supply used to sell red mulch in rolls (larger sized sheets). The type of plastic used was more elastic and it did not tear as easily. You could reuse it from season to season. This product is NOT an improvement over the former mulch, BUT it is a good product.

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Have read a few horticultural studies that tout the use of reflecting red light back up into the plant. I always defer to the experts, and suspect that Gardener's "Red Mulch" actually benefits tomato plants.
My experience with the "Tomato Success Kits" may have been enhanced by the Red Mulch... I can't say for sure... But, when four plants mature as early as ours do, and yield enough fruit to share with neighbors, ya gotta think something is goin' right!
Next year I'm gonna add a third kit; omit the red mulch on one, and compare the result... Will let ya know...

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The reviews of the product is what prompted me to try it. We get alot of wind in Corning, CA and I am having difficulty keeping the product anchored to the ground. It is too soon to say if it will actually help the tomatoe harvest.

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I am planning on using this in a container to grow tomatos. The seedlings are almost big enough to transfer. This product looks like it is durable and I hope it does what is advertised. I don't like weeds, and I am hoping for a bountiful harvest.

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I was surprised when I purchased the red mulch and then found the same product at my local [...] for about three dollars less than what I paid. I hope it works...I haven't tried it yet this season but I am sure it will have great results.

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First time using this product. The sheets were easy to put down and the staples held them securely until it got really windy. The sheets tore away from the staples. My tomatoes are not large enough, yet, to know how well this mulch will affect them. I'm hoping the mulch lives up to its descriptions.

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I was dubious when I first started using this, but the tomato plants thrive here in the cool Northwest and the plastic seems to be the main reason.

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I have used this Red Tomato Mulch several years in my Kit, and this year decided to try it around other veggies in the garden. So far, weeding has not been necessary.

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The mulch film is easy to use though it is thin. I look forward to see how my tomatoe plants grow this season. I am also using it under my boxwood tower plant as it has suffered some winter kill. Zone 5 was more like zone 4 this past winter. I am very satisfied with the red mulch and all products I have bought from Gardners Supply.

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I use the red mulch for mainly my tomato products and the results are very good. My wife was a little skeptical to use the mulch at first but now she is the one to tell me to be sure and order it from gardeners supply.

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this is a great product. i even had to reorder 3 more packs because it was so easy to use for weed prevention.

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It does help in ripening
tomatoes

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i have used it for years/ you will see the difference

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My husband and I absolutely LOVE this product. It holds in moisture during the hot, droughty summers, and has given us really great tomato crops. Super easy to use, too.

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Good weed suppression
Tough
We use drip irrigation under artificial mulch, but rain didn't seem to pass through the red tomato mulch. It held puddles until they finally evaporated as long as 2 days after a rainfall.
I am not sure that it stimulated growth, either. Non-"red tomato" mulched plants seemed to do just as well, although they were different varieties from the red mulched varieties.

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Doesn't get any better than this! I put this around my cherry tomatoes, and experienced plants that grew taller than me. I was picking tomatoes every day well into October. Our growing season in northern NE is short. I would highly recommend this to give your garden the best advantage possible.

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Have used for several years.
Did side by side tests with the tomato red mulch, plain dirt and newspaper mulch.
Red mulch far superior.
Get bigger yeids, bigger tomatoes and get them sooner.
With care can be used several years.

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Increases the quantity of tomatos. After 3 tomato seasons, the results are big leafs and abundant tomato crops. The only down side is the time it takes to stake the mulch to the ground. The upside is that it keeps the weeds away!

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Sorry to say....I put the red plastic under one very healthy tomato plant that was about 12" high. It had a good root system and it was well watered....but a week later the plant was in deep trouble. It died. I did not use the other red plastics on anything else.

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I used this product for the first time under my tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers. I didn't notice any additional yield. I ran my soaker hoses under the plastic. Rain water pooled on top, so I had to poke add'l holes in it. Weeds pushed up the plastic. It was not the easiest to put down, either. I used the large staples that were sold in the catalog, along with rocks to hold it in place. I will not use it again. Straw for me works much better and adds to the soil when it breaks down.

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We tried this product with half our tomato crop and the other half, we planted as usual. The tomato plants with the red mulch are about 18" taller and have triple the number of tomatoes on them. It's great that they can be re-used each year. I bought an extra package to give as a gift to a gardening friend as we had such visible proof of how well they worked.

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I didn't believe that you could improve this incredible product...but...you did!!! The new pre-cut squares are easier to apply and with the small perforations allow for quick water absorption...and the best part it really does work...twice the yields and it's it's effortless.

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This product is amazing. My tomato plants are huge and healthy...not to mention the increased yield! I love the individual squares as opposed to the continuous sheet that needed to be cut which you previously offered. I also love the fact that they can be reused year after year which I consider an eco-friendly feature.

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The weeds and grass grow so thickly that it actually pushes the plastic off the ground, even with bricks weighing it down. However, I am experiencing early ripening on some of my plants.

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Product should be sold by the roll inorder to use in the garden

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It retains moisture and it seems that the yield is better.

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It does help with the weeds and the garden looks good, but water pools on the mulch and attracts mosquitos. Would not buy it again

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The red plastic mulch was easy to put down around my tomatoes. Keeps weeds to a minimum.

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this is easy to use, but i think staples should come with the product, as i had to go buy some, to keep it in place.

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used on one plant in a seperate raised bed.
did no better than the other three plants i had in another bed not using the product.

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This is my first year gardening. I guess they are working as advertised, however I have nothing to compare it to.

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OUr tomatoes are growing like gang busters this year. Our plants are very hardy and the mulch helps keep the weeds down. A friend has been telling us about this red plastic mulch for years. [...] We will be using this from now on.

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The red mulch has help keep the weeds down, the water from evaporating too quickly. The tomatoe plants seem healthier and growing fast. Can't wait to see how the mulch effects ripening and blossom end rot. Very pleased so far.

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This seems to have gotten my tomatoes started very well. I didn't like the size, for a small raised bed garden, I had to cut them down to fit.I am waiting for the first red tomatoes to come ,alot of green now.

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I used this mulch for some of my tomatoes and some of my strawberries. I only used on half of them because I wanted to see how good it was aiding growth. Well the plants with the mulch are a bit bigger and are fruiting a lot more. So it does work. From what I have read about the red mulch, it causes the plants to believe they are overcrowded. They say this triggers a response in the plant to grow stronger in an attempt to compete. This does seem to be true. It also worked great for weed control. One drawback is that it doesn't allow water to pass thru very well. Water will stand on top for days after you water. Perhaps the small holes aren't big enough to allow the water to pass. I have to make sure that the water is directed to the hole cut for the plant to go thru to keep the plant from drying out. To deal with this, I now water the plants from a can but if you use a sprinkler the plant may not get enough water.

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I used the red mulch on my pepper plants as well as the tomatoes...the plants that have the mulch seem to be doing much better and are generally larger and healthier.

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I think this product is way over-hyped. It is red plastic that does not allow water to pass thru. It may have helped to warm the soil early in the Spring but I have taken it off my tomatoes.

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Even the slightest breeze and already established plants made it very challenging to use! We did not notice an increase in our tomato, strawberry, or bell peppers either. Disappointing.

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I like watering my garden to be a quiet contemplative time but with these big red plastic things around the tomatoes it sounds like I'm watering a plastic landfill. Like someone's grocery bag blew into my yard and oops I hadn't found it till now!

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I used this product under my tomato plants and I couldn't see that they rippened any faster and the water tended to sit on top and not seep into the ground.

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My niece uses this product and is happy with it. I found that water does not go through to ground.
Also, it is too early to tell whether it will be effective to my tomato plants.

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I have learned a few things using these product. Like placing the plants in a better line so it is easier to place the mulch sheet down. It is definitely cutting down on my weeding. The plants surrounded by this products are much bigger than the plants without it.

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I find the red mulch looks very nice in the garden but it is difficult to put in the garden when planting large tomato plants. But the amount of tomatoes and the size of the fruit more then makes up for the difficulty in putting it down. Everyone is interested in that area due to the unusual red color, and they are equally impressed with the size of plants and fruits I'm getting.

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Easy to apply around your tomato plants. Prevents weeds from growing. Retains moisture in the soil.

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I have been using this product for years. Helps keep the weeds to a minimum in the garden. Do not have to weed around the tomatoe plants and it also keeps the ground moist longer.

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This is the second year I've encouraged my tomatoes with red around the base. The only thing I do not like about this product is that the tiny holes don't allow water to soak through. I have begun watering underneath the fabric and that seems to work much better.

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easy to use, and seems to yield more tomatoes

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Love the easy use and the beautiful color it adds to my garden, and it works, I also purchased the Self Watering Tomato Success kit and that it fabulous, I have more tomatos on them than I ever had in the ground, next year will buy several for the deck and use the ground space for flowers.
The self watering kit is a must for any tomato loving gardner like myself.
Thank you for such a wonderful and functional product.

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this is my 2nd year using red tomato mulch, and it really does produce larger tomato yields. I recommend it to everybody

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I had read that the mulch would improve yield but did not find this to be so. I prefer a straw mulch

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After preparing the soil and planting my tomatoes with this red mulch I could almost see the plants growing. I've never experienced such rapid and vigorous growth in fifty years of growing tomatoes. I can't wait to see the quality of the fruit.

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Does a great job keeping down the weeds and retaining moisture for the tomatoes. Too early to tell if it will make a difference in the harvest, but I do know I am doing a lot less weeding and watering, and the product is holding up very well through some heavy rains and strong winds.

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The red color allowed weeds to grow underneath, making it difficult to keep weeds away from tomato plants. Use organic mulch like straw...works just as well and prevents weed growth. Save your money

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I used this two seasons ago and had a bumper crop of peppers, eggplants and tomatoes. This was the first time I tried growing peppers or eggplants so the next season I decided not to put the red mulch down and see how well things grew. My tomatoes still did well but my peppers and eggplants had a much smaller harvest. So I purchase more for this season!