Better Reds® Mulch Film

Better Reds® Mulch Film puts science to work for your strawberry and tomato crops — this red plastic film reflects specific wavelengths of red light back to plants, naturally signaling them to direct more energy into fruit production. The result is improved yields from the same plants, in the same space, with no additional inputs beyond laying the film. It also insulates the soil to retain warmth on cooler nights, retains moisture to reduce watering frequency, and controls weeds underneath — four meaningful benefits from one simple application. Perforated for soil breathability. Reusable for two to three seasons.

Red Light Reflection — The Science Behind the Yield Boost

Plants respond to specific light wavelengths as environmental cues. The red light spectrum reflected by Better Reds® film mimics signals that encourage fruiting crops — particularly strawberries and tomatoes — to increase fruit production. By boosting the red light reaching the underside of the plant canopy, the film naturally encourages the plant to put more energy into the fruit you’re growing it for. It’s a passive, chemical-free yield improvement that requires no ongoing effort once the film is laid.

Four Benefits in One Application

Better Reds® does more than reflect light. The plastic film also insulates the soil to maintain warmth on cooler spring and fall nights when ground temperatures can limit strawberry and tomato performance. It retains soil moisture, reducing the frequency of watering needed to keep the root zone consistently moist. And it suppresses weed growth underneath the film, reducing competition for the water and nutrients your crop needs. The perforated material allows soil to breathe while delivering all four benefits simultaneously.

Reusable — Two to Three Seasons of Use

Better Reds® film is designed for reuse across two to three growing seasons, making it a practical and economical mulching choice over time. Cut to the size you need from the roll, apply as directed, and store carefully at season’s end for the following year.

Why Growers Choose Better Reds® Mulch Film

• Red light reflection boosts yields — natural, science-based signal that encourages fruiting
• Soil insulation — retains warmth on cooler nights for more consistent performance
• Moisture retention — reduces watering frequency while keeping the root zone consistently moist
• Weed suppression — eliminates competition under the film
• Perforated for soil breathability — all benefits without suffocating the root zone
• Reusable 2–3 seasons — economical and practical over time