The plastic much technique consists of a polyethylene film applied on the soil or the crop area. Plastic mulch is widely used in crops such as melon, watermelon, cucumber, pepper, tomato, Chinese pea, green pea, among others.

 

Guardian mulch plastic advantages

 

• Prevents growth of weeds and undergrowth
• High water saving
• Dryer soil when used in high rainfall areas
• More productive use of soil nutrients and fertilizers
• Low incidence of plagues and diseases
• Better root development, due to better soil conditions such as temperature, moisture and aeration
• Reduced erosion and soil compaction
• Prevents splattering

 

Consequently, other benefits can be obtained:

 

• High crop yield
• Output volume per cultivated area increase
• Better crop quality
• Uniformity of fruit shape, size and weight increase
• Low rejection percentage of products for export
• Positive incidence in early flowering of the crops

 

Olefinas designs and fabricates three different kinds of mulch plastic under the Guardian brand, which offer every benefit of the mulch technique in addition of a unique solution, depending on the needs of the producer, the crop and the climate characteristics of the production area.