Introduction & Profiles

Agricultural Mulching Films

What Are The Benefits Of Agricultural Mulching Films In Crop Production?

• Using Mulching Films in crop productions reduces the growth of weed around the plant root area.
• Agricultural Mulch Films reduce water evaporation from the soil which reduces the external water requirement.
• Using Mulch Films controls the soil temperature and improves the plant growth during different seasons.
• The use of Agricultural Mulch improves the soil pH over time.
• The light that is reflected from the Mulching Films helps I controlling pests like aphids, leaf miners and thrips that otherwise would be very harmful for the plant growth.
• The use of Agricultural Mulching Films helps in avoiding soil erosion during the rainy season.
• The use of Mulching Films in agriculture increases the crop’s water holding capacity.
• Mulching Films are economically profitable and enhance the crop yield and quality.

Which Factors Should Be Taken Into Consideration Before Selecting The Right Mulching Film?

Thickness
To choose the right mulching paper, thickness plays a vital role.

• The thickness for Vegetable Crops - 15-30 Microns
• The thickness for Orchid Crops - 100-150 Microns

Width

The width of an Agricultural Mulch is dependent on inter- spacing between crop rows.

• The width varies for different crops and ranges from 1-1.5 meters.
• The width is important for laying purpose.

Perforations

Two types of perforation papers are available and they function differently. They have their pros and cons which are to be considered before selecting a perforation paper.

• A higher perforation sheet helps avoid water stagnation problems but drives the weed growth around the plant which can create an issue.
• A lower perforation paper provides better-controlled water and distribution of fertilizers happens smoothly.

Colour of the Mulching Film

The colour of the Agricultural Mulch Films is dependent on important parameters like type of crop, soil and the location.
The colour of the Mulching paper should be selected considering the following factors:

• Soil temperature
• Air temperature around the plant
• Reflected sunlight
• Soil pH levels

Quality of the Mulching Papers

A good quality mulching paper has of the below:

• Highly porous
• Highly thermal resistant
• High Durability