Mulch covers

Mulch films

Types of mulches/soil covers

There are different types of mulch, the choice of which type should be based on the needs of each product or each region.

Mulches are classified into two types: organic and inorganic:

– Organic or biological mulches include natural materials such as dry grass, straw, stubble, tree bark, chopped wood, leaves, sawdust and compost.

– Inorganic or chemical mulches are covers made of plastic or polyethylene with a thickness of 0.9-2 mm, which are spread on the soil.

types films of mulch:

Transparent mulch film: Transparent films have been used for a variety of crops for years. This film is more efficient than all films for warming the soil. The disadvantage of these films is that they do not prevent weeds, so weed killer must be used.

Black Mulch Film: These covers absorb visible light (photosynthesis) and thus significantly reduce weeds below the area covered by the film.

Black/White Mulch Film: This film is opaque black on one side, blocking visible light while the other side is white, partially reflecting visible light and thus preventing the sheet from overheating. and prevents damage to the fruit.

Colored mulch films: Films with selective light transmission, films that warm the soil on the one hand and reduce the weeds under the layer on the other hand. The color of the film has a major effect on the amount of soil heating and the types of insects attracted. These films are available in brown, green, yellow and blue colors.

Reflective Films: Films that partially reflect UV rays, blinding insects and thereby reducing crop damage.
Multicolor Films: Films that utilize the advantages of black or brown layers in weed reduction and benefit. Selective layers combine to prevent crop diseases. The color of the films can be adapted according to the type of product and the growing season.


Economic savings of using film mulch:

Preparing the product and supplying it at the time of peak price, increasing the green area of ​​the farm, increasing the yield three to four times, preventing pests and diseases and the growth of weeds and not using herbicides and pesticides, reducing the number of hours Labor work and better product quality increase the economic efficiency of the product. Along with the economic efficiency, the benefits of organic production should also be added. On average, about 130 kg of plastic is used for each summer hectare.