Can I Use Black Plastic And How Long.

Question

My garden has verticillium fungus in the soil. Read your article about solarization of 3 – 5 weeks with clear plastic. Can I use black plastic over the winter for 2 – 4 months? I live in southern NJ (zip code 08344) I’d like to move my garden to a different location but don’t have enough space for what I would consider a safe distance from its’ current location. I’ve also previously used Mycostop on my transplants. It initially worked but only delayed the inevitable for about a month.

Answer 1

You can. Many people, still, use black plastic. It has been discovered that using clear plastic is more reliable, but black plastic is still common. Leave it on as long as you can for the best results.