Paper Mulch Experiment Photos

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Early season picture of the 2001 paper mulch
experiment in Freeville, NY. The crop was
"Athena" muskmelons.

International Paper Co. product 30 wt paper
in June before melons were transplanted.

IP 30 in September after harvest.

International Paper Co product 40 wt paper
in June before melons were transplanted.

IP 40 in September after harvest

Cascade paper mulch in June before before
melons were transplanted.

Cascade paper mulch in September after harvest

Black plastic mulch in June before before
melons were transplanted.

Black plastic mulch in September after harvest.

Cornell Commercial Vegetable Production 

Comments or questions?  Contact:

Anusuya Rangarajan 
Statewide specialist for 
Fresh Market Vegetable Production
ar47@cornell.edu 

Department of Horticulture
121 Plant Science Building 
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853

(607) 255-1780; Fax: (607) 255-9998