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To provide protection to the crop planted in the field, a layer of grass or plastic is laid around the plant. There are two types of mulching like grass mulching and plastic mulching
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Plastic mulching method: When the land of the plants planted in the field is well covered with plastic sheets from all around, this method is called plastic mulching. This way plants are protected and crop production also increases. explain that this sheet is available in many types and many colors.
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Grass mulching method: In this method, the seedless grass from the field is spread around the plants, so that crop production can be achieved well even in bright light and low water.
Importance of mulching in watermelon crop
- Plastic Mulching protects against insects, diseases and weeds in watermelon crop.
- Weeds can be controlled by black polyethene and also prevents soil erosion from air, rain and irrigation.
- Transparent polyethene is used to control soil-borne diseases and maintain moisture conservation.
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