Seed Talk #38 - Biodegradable Mulch

Looking for an alternative to plastic mulches or landscape fabric? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss Bio360, the biodegradable mulch film Lisa uses at the farm. They cover what Bio360 is made of, advantages and disadvantages of biodegradable mulch, alternatives, how to install the film by hand and using equipment, where to place drip tape, which side of the film to place up (black or white/gray), tips for handling and storing, how long the material is expected to last, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to mulch your planting beds with a biodegradable film that can be incorporated into the soil at the end of the season!
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[@lisafeck1537]

As I listened - about how the bio 360 potential, even likelyhood, of breaking down from improper storage, makes perfect sense, it's made of a corn product, is intended to last for a short period of time, to geive the transplants time without being challenged by annual weeds that sprout and develop fast, competing for light, soil nutrients, moisture. I am so glad TGW, Lisa M.Z. has clearly explained this aspect of what to expect from bio360. It's a tool, it has to be used and handled properly, within a certain time frame. If it lasted forever we would be discussing something more like plastic, which sounds like I want to follow a person who has experienced the hassle of that, and avoid that headache. Thank you TGW. 🌻🌻🌻

[@LayneAngeloTGW]

Well said, Lisa! So glad you enjoyed this episode. Thanks so much for watching, and have a wonderful weekend! 🤗

[@tonyhanson6730]

Can I plant corn seed under the 360
Will it grow through the 360??

[@684jewel]

How do you keep the path between the rows so clean?

[@LayneAngeloTGW]

Hello! On the farm, Lisa has some paths where she allows vegetation to grow, mowing as needed. For other paths, she mulches with a thick layer of leaves (10-12" deep). Thanks so much for watching, and have a great day! 😊

[@Dave-fo1cb]

I am looking at trying the Bio 360. I noticed there is .6mil and .8mil. Which do you use, recommend, and sell on your site?

[@blainecelestaine4543]

Are there any mechanical transplanters that work with this film

[@bernadinenewland5100]

I've read that biodegradable plastics contain some very harmful chemicals including some forever chemicals.

[@TheGardenersWorkshop]

From the makers website:
The Compostable & Soil Biodegradable Bio360 Mulch Film, made of Mater-Bi, a corn starch based raw material, is compostable and soil biodegradable. The master batch pigment mixture used for coloring is also made of Mater-Bi. It leaves no toxic residues in the ground.
Bio360 is also guaranteed Non Oxo-degradable, which means it doesn't leave any chemicals in the soil once it is degraded. Hope this helps. It is not OMRI certified.