| 1. | Soil temperature is important for the survival and early growth of seedlings.
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| 2. | Fluctuations in soil temperature are much lower with increasing soil depth.
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| 3. | At this depth the soil temperature only varies between 8-12�C throughout the year.
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| 4. | That happens when the soil temperature goes up and stays up.
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| 5. | Mulch maintains an even soil temperature, conserves moisture and prevents weeds.
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| 6. | Soil temperatures fall to about 40 degrees, which is ideal for root growth.
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| 7. | A good layer of organic mulch will help modify soil temperatures and moisture.
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| 8. | Other disadvantages of no-till include underground rot, low soil temperatures and high moisture.
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| 9. | Soil temperature depends on the ratio of the energy absorbed to that lost.
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| 10. | Mulch to preserve soil moisture, moderate soil temperature and keep the weeds down.
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