Mulching
Mulching is an agricultural and gardening technique that involves covering the soil with a layer of inert material, which can be either organic or synthetic.
The benefits of mulching are numerous:
- Prevents weed growth
- Reduces soil erosion caused by rain
- Decreases substrate evapotranspiration, regulating moisture and irrigation needs
- Helps regulate soil temperature: in winter, it prevents deep freezing, while in summer, it keeps the topsoil cool and moist.
Common mulching materials include leaves, straw, bark, and hemp fiber, as well as inorganic options such as gravel, volcanic rock, and plastic sheets. Biodegradable mulching films are also becoming increasingly popular, as they eliminate the need for retrieval and disposal at the end of the crop cycle.
The pollutant-removing fertilizer BioAksxter® can be easily applied even in the presence of mulch. Its innovative technology allows for both foliar application (e.g., via backpack sprayer or atomizer) and direct soil application through fertigation systems beneath the mulch layer.
