Mulching pots with white plastic

[bario1]

Hi,

I planted out some tumbling toms into their final hanging pots/baskets yesterday.

In an attempt to reduce the need for watering and to stop weeds germinating in the pots, I mulched them with circles of plastic cut from old compost bags....



Can anyone see any potential issues doing this?

[veggiechicken]

How are you going to water them?

[bario1]

Just tip water onto the plastic... it'll find it's way down.

[rary]

I think that's a good idea, I know that some people recommended doing that with exhibition onions as it reflected the light back on to them, well worth a try

[Snoop Puss]

What do you propose doing with the compost and plastic circles at the end of the season?

[bario1]

Depends how it works out, Snoop. Guess I'll save the circles for next year if I like them... basket compost and spent plants just get chucked in the compost bin.

[SarrissUK]

I like that idea! Especially in the greenhouse, for smaller pots. Snoop, are you expecting it to cause issues with the compost?