Red plastic is used to retain soil heat and increase tomato yield. Also known as Selective Reflective Mulch, red plastic prevents erosion and retains soil moisture.

Want your home-grown tomatoes to look like they're fresh from the farmers' market? Use these gardening tips to grow the most juicy tomatoes ever.

Temperature Troubles One of the most common reasons tomatoes refuse to turn red is due to temperature issues. Tomatoes thrive in warm conditions, but when temperatures soar above 85°F (29°C ...

My daughter and I use red plastic mulch around our tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. There have been numerous studies demonstrating the benefits of red plastic. The benefits relate to the red and far ...