Plastic mulch helps maintain heat in the soil and increases the rate of plant growth.
The first tomatoes to hit the market get the best prices. Using mulch can shorten the interval from planting to harvest by as much as one week if the sun shines. Plastic mulch also helps prevent evaporation form the soil. A more even moisture regime helps prevent blossom end rot. Recommendations on this web site do not endorse any commercial products or trade names.