Currently, in many regions of vegetable and flower cultivation, such as Lam Dong, Da Lat, Vietnamese farmers often use high technology, such as Fabric for Weed Control, on crops such as tomatoes, strawberries, pumpkins, lettuce, etc. to save costs, effort and increase productivity.
So specifically, which types of crops is Fabric for Weed Control often used for? Let EPP Vietnam find the answer through the content of the article below.
Why should fabric for weed control be used in agriculture?
- The cost of weed control membrane is cheap and readily available on the market.
- The product range is diverse, with many sizes and thicknesses to choose from.
- The layer of the membrane is highly elastic and can be used continuously for many seasons.
- It has a compact size, light weight, easy and quick to use.
- Saves a significant amount of fertilizer that is not washed away.
- Does not require frequent watering as the soil is kept moist.
- The membrane layer helps create a more beautiful landscape for the agricultural cultivation area.
What does using fabric for weed control bring to crops?
The agricultural covering layer has two sides: One side is silver-white and reflects sunlight on the ground. It creates favorable conditions for plants to receive more light (especially in the winter-spring season when plants tend to be darker and receive less sunlight) for better photosynthesis. On the other hand, the temperature of the soil does not increase due to this reflection coefficient.
Therefore, the hot season does not affect the roots and crops. The black color below covers the entire root system in the dark for better root development. Due to low temperatures in winter, the plastic film also has the function of keeping the soil warm. This is beneficial for plant growth and development.
The PE-covered field limits the development of weeds, preventing them and reducing costs. It limits the evaporation of water in the soil, always keeping the soil moist, saving irrigation water. Fertilizer must be stored to prevent erosion.
Crops absorb the most nutrients and therefore are more effective than traditional cultivation methods. Another important advantage of covering is to limit the direct infiltration of pests and diseases from the ground.
Which types of agricultural crops are suitable for weed control mat?
Currently, the anti-weed mat is usually black to increase the ability to cover weeds and keep the soil moist. In addition, this tarpaulin is also produced with milky white color but fewer people use it.
Therefore, mulch is used to grow climbing plants such as bitter melon, cucumber, watermelon, melon, squash, strawberry, etc., along with many other vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, etc. sour, cowpea, cabbage, kohlrabi...
Feedback from farmers on using agricultural ground cover for growing strawberries:
Ms. Thao from Xuan Tho commune, Da Lat City, stated that using ground cover to control weeds for strawberry plants reduces 90% of labor for weeding. In addition, the ground cover helps regulate soil moisture and maintain soil structure, preventing the evaporation of urea fertilizer and reducing the loss of fertilizer when watering or in heavy rain.
According to her calculations, the average strawberry yield per year using ground cover is 10% - 30% higher than traditional farming methods (with or without cover). After deducting all investment costs, including the cost of ground cover, her family earns about 100 million VND per year from growing strawberries in over 1000m2 of greenhouse.
The above are some shared experiences on using fabric for weed control, which is suitable for various types of crops. Regardless of the farming method, proper use of ground cover is more important for optimizing productivity. Good luck to you!
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