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Clear Plastic Mulch for Melons: Heat Risk & Cross-Pollination

Clear plastic acts like a greenhouse—risk of cooking fruit in summer sun. Black absorbs, white reflects, clear intensifies. Also: watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber cross-pollinate if close. Space widely or separate with non-vining crops.

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