-=> Quoting Wl-ski to Trudy Sack <=-
Wl> ***much very informative tomato info.***
TS> ... to keep the dry soil problem down?  Or are there other reasons to
Wl> mulch? 
Wl> Yes, there are, Trudy.  Diseases!  They are kept down, (and in many
Wl> cases, *away*!  :)  if you keep the dirt off the leaves, which mulch
Wl> will do! 
I forgot! Another reason to mulch is it helps protect against
nematodes. They are a real problem here in our sandy soil, but
maybe aren't in your area.
Marilyn
... Rocker Scientist: Rocket Scientist after retirement.
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