Our widths are; 1M, 1.2M, and 1.6M according to the mulch paper thickness. The black part remains underneath to preserve soil warmth, and the silver part goes on the outside to reflect excessive heat. Light reflected by the silver side is a repellent to many insect pests too.
Mulch paper’s advantage over organic mulch is that it is not a hiding place for insect pests. It is re-usable over subsequent seasons. This is important in tropical regions where pest infestation is huge due to high temperatures throughout the year.
i. Early start for crops. Plants take off with vigor because they have sufficient moisture retained within their root zones. Again the warmth retained in the soil hastens crop growth.
ii. Reduces water wastage. Water loss resulting from evaporation is largely reduced which saves on daily irrigation operational costs.
iii. Less upkeep. It stifles weeds which saves weeding operational costs, removes competition for nutrients and light against the crop by weeds.
iv. Better crop quality. Mulched crops have better yield quality as a result of less disease and pest attack and more vigorous growth.
Polythene mulch paper is available in our Nairobi, Eldoret, and Nyeri stores in Kenya. Our technical and agronomy team provides professional advice to growers on the appropriate thickness to use. And how to use it well.
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