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Black weed material for strawberry
Weed control material is widely used in the cultivation of vegetables and berry crops. Modern goods are good for moisture and air permeability and serve as protection against frost. There are many types of material, find out which one to choose to protect strawberries from weeds.
Black weed control material and its benefits
Dark non-woven material helps to reduce the number of weeds, protects the root system from hypothermia, prevents the rooting of strawberry whiskers. With him it is easy to take care of the plantings, there is no need for constant mulching and weeding.
Material from weeds is spread before planting seedlings
The mulching material preserves the structure of the soil, a comfortable environment for microorganisms is formed under it, so the soil always remains loose. But the development of fungal spores and mold is suppressed, which has a positive effect on the condition of the soil. In spring, sheltered beds warm up faster, and in winter, plant roots do not suffer from frost.
Fruits and berries, which are grown on black material, always remain clean, which is important in a rainy summer. In addition, they are less likely to get sick, since they do not come into contact with the ground.
Agrofibre is of several types:
- Lutrasil;
- Spunbond;
- Agrotex;
- Agrospan;
- “Agril”.
It differs in density and color. So, light materials are used to shelter beds from spring frosts, and denser materials are used for mulching.
Manufacturers today produce black mulching material and film. The use of black fiber allows for an earlier harvest. The ripening period of the fruits is reduced by 2 weeks due to the fact that the earth warms up faster, the seedlings start to grow and bloom earlier. Do not use dark film. It does not allow moisture to pass through, which creates difficulties with watering, promotes the development of microbes and fungi in the soil. In addition, the root system of plants under the film suffocates and vomits.
How to use black strawberry weed control material correctly
Weed fiber is spread when arranging new beds, when strawberries are transplanted. The soil is pre-dug up, leveled with a rake and all stones are removed. The canvas is spread over the entire width of the bed, sprinkled with earth along the edges and pressed with metal pins. If this is not done, the canvas will bulge and shift.
The scheme for planting strawberries on agrofibre is 40 × 45 cm. The cuts for the bush are made crosswise, gently push the edges apart, and the seedlings are planted. Further care for the bushes is reduced to watering and feeding. The service life of agrofibre is more than 3 years, so it needs to be changed during the next strawberry transplant.
Black mulching material can be used in the greenhouse. This allows for an early harvest of strawberries.
According to gardeners, black strawberry material is especially valuable in regions with cold climates. But in the south, its use can lead to overheating of the roots. Consider all the nuances described when choosing a fiber in order not only to get rid of weeds, but also to maintain productivity.