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Tormato · October 8, 2020

2 1/2 to 3 inches of mulch does it for me. It will compact a bit over the season. Anything less, and you may be courting trouble.

I don't use it on peppers, as it keeps the soil too cool.

October 8, 2020	#4
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,966	2 1/2 to 3 inches of mulch does it for me. It will compact a bit over the season. Anything less, and you may be courting trouble. I don't use it on peppers, as it keeps the soil too cool.