Advantages of mulching
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Advantages of mulching
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Advantages of mulching
aron
Mulching can save the farmer time and labor. A mulched garden will have very few weeds, especially if the mulch is applied before the weeds get a start. The mulch also keeps the soil loose, and thus reduces the need for cultivation.
Crops such as tomatoes, melons and cucumbers are especially benefited by mulch. The mulch stops soil from coming in contact with the fruit and leaves, thus reducing fruit rot and fungus disease. Soil that is mulched will not allow mud to splash leaves of crop plants which are susceptible to leaf fungus diseases.
Low lying soils, that are usually wet, should not be mulched. These soils are likely to harbor fungus diseases which thrive in humid and moist conditions.
John Wick
Mulching helps soil fertility. Mulch materials contain minerals and plant nutrients. Rains wash some nutrients from the mulch into the soil. When the mulch rots down into the soil, the soil’s structure is improved and plant nutrients are added to improve the fertility of the soil.
andrew
Plants that are mulched are protected from harsh temperatures. The mulch keeps the soil cooler. This is especially helpful in hot climates. The mulch stops the hot, drying sun and winds from penetrating the soil and thus conserves soil moisture and coolness. The layer of mulch also protects the soil from erosion, caused by wind and heavy rains.