Question

Potatoes have just been planted in a field. The rows of potatoes are covered with clear plastic strip. The potatoes were planted in winter. How will the plastic strips help the potatoes to start to grow?

Answer 1

Answer: The plastic strips covering the growing potato plants is clear so the leaves will get enough. The potato plants grow well because the gaps between the plastic strips will let and get into the soil.

Explanation: The clear plastic will absorb sunlight so warming the soil and help keep moisture in. It's important to have a space between the rows so the rain can soak into the ground.