Multilayer Mulch Film
Mulch is dry, vegetative material used to cover the soil. It helps reduce evaporation and retain moisture, reduce soil erosion, suppress weed growth and provide plant nutrients as the material decomposes. Mulch can be used in fields before and after planting, as well as around young crop plants.
Use Cases
- Soil Moisture Retention – Plastic mulches reduce the amt of water lost from the soil due to evaporation. This means less water will be needed for irrigation. Plastic mulches also aid in evenly distributing moisture to the soil which reduces plant stress.
- Weed Management – Plastic mulches prevent sunlight from reaching the soil which can inhibit most annual and perennial weeds.
- Improved Crop Quality – Plastic mulches keep ripening fruits off the soil. This reduced contact with the soil decreases fruit rot as well as keeps the fruit and vegetables clean.
- Reduction soil compaction – The plastic mulch covering the soil decreases the crusting effect of rain and sunlight. The soil underneath the plastic mulch stays loose and well aerated. This increases the amount of oxygen in the soil.
- Reduction in Root Damage – The use of plastic mulch creates a practically weed free area around the plant, removing the need for cultivation except between the rows of plastic. Root damage associated with cultivation is therefore eliminated. Due to these factors, the use of plastic mulch can lead to an improvement in the overall growth of the plant.