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Early plastic covered trenches boost garden harvest in Delaware
University of Delaware researchers test plastic covered trenches at the Georgetown substation. Vegetables like corn and tomatoes were planted March 28, ten days to two weeks ahead of normal. The plastic raises soil temperature, protects plants from brief freezes, and may aid home gardeners or local market growers.
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