EarthBox Mulch Cover, Pack of 2 Questions & Answers
Q: Do I really need to use the Mulch Cover?
A: Yes! The Mulch Cover is what protects the growing environment of the entire EarthBox gardening system. It helps conserve water by limiting evaporation, and it prevents heavy rains from washing away all the plants’ fertilizer and nutrients. The Mulch Cover also protects the growing media from weeds and pests. Place the cover on the system before planting and leave it on until your growing season is over and you’re ready to remove the plants and clean up the growing system.
Always use the Mulch Cover, even in very hot climates. If your local temperatures are typically over 85° F during the peak growing season, place the Mulch Cover on the system with the white side facing up. This will reflect the sun so small plants don’t become stressed from the heat.
For cooler climates where early growing season temperatures may still be too cold for some plants, place the Mulch Cover on the system with the black side facing up. This will attract the sun and warm the growing media to help small plants grow.
Q: Which side of the Mulch Cover should be facing up?
A: Most areas work best with the black side facing up; however, if you live in a warmer climate where the temps during peak growing season are regularly above 85° F, use the white side facing up.
Q: Do you have Red Mulch Covers?
A: Red Mulch Covers are being phased out, and we no longer have Red Mulch Covers for the EarthBox Original gardening system available. Red Mulch Covers for the EarthBox Junior gardening system are available while supplies last.
Q: How long will the Mulch Covers last?
A: The EarthBox Mulch Cover is made from professional-grade agricultural film and is made to last for a single growing season, approximately 3-5 months. Each Mulch Cover is hand-sewn in the U.S.A. with a rubber-based elastic to secure the cover around the edge of the container, which will naturally degrade with exposure to UV light.
If growing indoors, the Mulch Cover will last much longer.
Q: What is the Mulch Cover made from?
A: The EarthBox Mulch Cover is made from reversible, professional-grade agricultural film, which is #4 plastic called Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE). LDPE is food-safe.
Q: Which EarthBox gardening system do I have?
A: If you're unsure which EarthBox gardening system you have, use the below reference to ensure you buy the correct mulch cover for your system:
EarthBox Original - Our most popular and rectangular container which measures 29" L x 13.5" W x 11" H
EarthBox Junior - Our smaller, rectangular container which measures 23" L x 9.5" W x 7.25" H
EarthBox Root & Veg - Our newest and square container which measures 17.75" L x 17.75" W x 15.75" H
