Comparing mean percent soil moisture between three depths of mulch and and unmulched control after a precipitation free period of one week (4 cm depth core of surface soil).
| Mulch depth | Moisture mean % | Moisture range % | pr>f |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 cm | 9.8 | 4.9-10.8 | 0.0001 |
| 7.5cm | 15.5 | 10.0-19.4 | |
| 15 cm | 16.8 | 12.7-20.0 | |
| 25 cm | 17.4 | 14.8-20.1 |