What is mulching? and its benefits

To protect the crop planted in the field, a layer of grass or plastic is spread around the plant. There are two types of mulch, organic and plastic mulch.

  • Plastic mulching method: – When the plants in the field are well covered by plastic sheets from all sides, then this method is called plastic mulching. In this way the plants are protected and crop production also increases. This sheet is available in many types and in many colors.

  • Organic Mulching Method: – In organic mulching, straw, leaves, etc. are used. It is also called natural mulching. It is very affordable. It is often used in zero budget farming as well. Do not burn the stubble but use it in mulching. By the use of mulching, you will get rid of the problem of stubble and the yield will also be higher. 

Benefits: Helps in soil moisture conservation and temperature control, reducing soil erosion by wind and water, providing a favorable environment for plant growth, improving productivity, improving soil fertility and health, and preventing the growth of weeds.

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Use mulching in this way, crops will get many benefits

mulching benefits
  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Importance of mulching in tomato

  • Plastic Mulching protects against insects, diseases and weeds in tomato crop.
  • Weed control is 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 the moisture conservation.

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