Solarization also eliminates some soil diseases, including Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt, damping-off, crown gall, tomato canker, and potato scab, allowing healthy plants and ...

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“Oh, my goodness, I feel like I’m cooking!” exclaims my 9-year-old as he helps me pull weeds from a small plant bed. It was still morning but already above 80 F, and the humidity was in full force.

To avoid using chemicals to control weeds and pests in gardens, lawns and fields, many hobby gardeners and large farms turn to the sun as a natural way to kill unwanted growth or visitors. The process ...