How can a simple color change in mulch help you grow healthy tomatoes for a more consistent ... has shown that tomato plants mulched with red plastic mulch tend to produce more fruit than those ...

It may seem trivial, but home gardeners who choose to use plastic mulch may want to note ... gardener’s favorites – tomatoes – the color choice is…red. (Surprise!) ...

One tip to warming the soils if you want to plant tomatoes early is to put down a layer of black plastic. When the temperatures warm up, cover that plastic with mulch to avoid overheating.