Black Weed Film for Strawberry
Weeds in the beds can be controlled by different methods, and for a long time herbicides have been the most effective method. They quickly destroy weeds, but pollute the soil. Weed film is an alternative to herbicides. It can be different, but it is not difficult to use it.
Choosing the color of the weed control film
The most popular types of films are black and clear, but there are many other options. They all have their own characteristics.
Weed film will help you grow a good crop
These are the colors of the films you can find in the store:
- White. Partially passes the rays of the sun. This is good for vegetables, but allows some weeds to break through.
- Black. Absorbs the light of the sun completely. The black weed film leaves them no chance. It also prevents the appearance of mold. Disadvantage – can lead to overheating of useful plants.
- Transparent. Allows the ground to warm up quickly. Since mid-spring, the temperature of the soil under the pavement does not drop below 10 ° C.
- Silver. Combines the best qualities of black and white film. An additional advantage is it protects against aphids.
- Green. Does not overheat and does not allow the combustion of useful plants.
- Brown. Maintains optimal ground temperatures on hot days and cool nights.
Choose the option depending on the situation in your garden.
The film is sold in rolls and is easy to lay. Loosen the ground, remove all weeds that have already germinated. Fertilize the soil if necessary. Flatten it. Lay the plastic over and press it down with stones. Remember that some weeds are so strong that they can lift the film if not crushed.
Mark the area and decide where the seedlings will be. Place a small saucer on the marked places and circle it. Cut out the circled circles. You can simply make cruciform incisions in these places. Plant the plants in the holes. You will water and fertilize them through the same holes. The same method can be used to create garden paths in the backyard.
Harvesting the film will not hurt. Under it, it will ripen even faster.
In large areas, the film can be laid not by hand, but by machine. You don’t need to change it every year. Average service life is 3 years.
A film for strawberries from weeds, as well as for other horticultural and horticultural crops, will help get rid of this problem in a few years. Such a film is the best substitute for herbicides.