How to plant garlic in large crops with Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch and maximize production

In the context of garlic planting for large areas, the use of Novamulch paper is consolidated as a technical solution aimed at improving operational efficiency and the sustainability of the crop.

Novamulch paper has been designed to optimize the vegetative development conditions of garlic in these extensive planting environments, achieving a much more uniform establishment and regular and stable growth from the early stages to harvest time.

How to install biodegradable paper mulch for planting garlic in large-scale crops.

This is a quick and efficient process, especially if we use a plastic quilting machine, or one specifically for paper.

Installing Novamulch paper on large areas allows us to simplify the work, improve the efficiency and quality of the crop, and optimize our resources from the earliest stages.

To plant garlic in large areas, it’s important to review the soil preparation first. Let’s see.

1. Site preparation:

We must till the area, removing all solid waste such as rocks or hard stones, plastic, metal and plant remains.

Level the area until a uniform surface is achieved, and it is recommended to add base fertilizers beforehand and correct the drainage system if necessary.

A well-prepared soil facilitates the placement of Novamulch paper and improves the development of the garlic root system.

2. Formation of lines or ridges:

Generally, on large surfaces it is common to work with mechanized crop rows or ridges.

This improves the organization of the planting, promotes drainage and allows for faster installation of Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch.

3. Extension of Novamulch paper:

It is spread over the crop rows using a plastic mulching machine or one specifically designed for paper mulching.

We must ensure straight and uniform placement, and the edges must be firmly fixed with soil to guarantee stability against wind and irrigation.

4. Drilling for garlic planting:

Once the Novamulch paper is in place, we will make holes according to the planned planting pattern. This ensures even crop distribution and makes the most of the available space.

5. Planting garlic on large areas:

In each hole, place a clove of garlic with the tip pointing upwards at a depth of approximately 3 to 5 cm, and up to 6 cm depending on the type of soil we have prepared.

It is always recommended to maintain a separation of 10 to 15 cm between plants and 25 to 30 cm between rows, adjusting the planting frame according to the variety, irrigation system and machinery used.

From this first phase of cultivation, Novamulch paper helps to maintain balanced humidity and temperature levels, and inhibits the appearance and proliferation of weeds such as sedge.

6. First irrigations:

Once the garlic planting process is complete, an initial irrigation should be carried out to activate the crop, that is, to ensure contact between the garlic clove and the soil, to provide sufficient moisture so that rooting occurs properly and within the expected timeframe, and finally, to ensure uniform emergence.

Let us remember that throughout the entire planting cycle, Novamulch paper reduces surface evaporation, allows for spacing irrigations according to climatic variations and the soil, maintains adequate drainage capacity avoiding waterlogging or soil compaction if we have designed correct irrigation systems, and provided that we carry out the recommended irrigation sessions.

It will also reduce labor and maintenance work, and help develop more uniform, vigorous, and profitable growth across the entire farm.

Planting garlic with Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch in large greenhouses for industrial production.

In these large protected environments, Novamulch paper allows us to achieve high levels of efficiency, uniformity and cost-effectiveness.

The structure of the biodegradable paper padding facilitates quick installation, and in these protected spaces it normally does not require intensive lateral fixings as it does not present free passage of winds, which speeds up the extension process.

The transpiration capacity of Novamulch paper promotes proper aeration and drainage of the soil inside the greenhouse, preventing excess moisture and root problems.

Once the harvest is complete, the paper can be shredded and incorporated into the soil, degrading naturally without removal costs or polluting waste.

These design features of Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch present us with an ideal solution for the industrial production of garlic in large greenhouses.

Its installation is quick both in open fields and in protected structures, and at the end of the harvest it does not require removal, as it degrades naturally.

This is why Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch is positioned as an efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for garlic production on large agricultural areas and in demanding climates. Using Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch on large agricultural areas and in greenhouses is a highly effective strategy, especially in areas with high temperatures, strong solar radiation, and water scarcity.

Under these conditions, garlic cultivation needs to protect soil moisture and reduce heat stress to maintain stable and profitable development.

Novamulch paper acts as a barrier against evaporation, helping to conserve available water for longer and improving irrigation efficiency. This allows for less frequent watering and optimized resource use, which is essential for large farms or areas with water limitations.

Unlike agricultural plastic, Novamulch paper offers greater transpiration and better thermal regulation of the soil, preventing overheating that can harm garlic roots.

In greenhouses, where the temperature can rise rapidly, this advantage is especially important.

Its installation is quick both in open fields and in protected structures, and at the end of the harvest it does not require removal, as it degrades naturally.

This is why Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch is positioned as an efficient, cost-effective and sustainable solution for producing garlic in large agricultural areas and demanding climates.

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Garlic harvesting on large crops

Once we have collected our garlic, a great advantage of the NovaMulch biodegradable paper mulch is that it is not necessary to remove it. We can simply crush the remains that we have on the ground, in a few weeks they will degrade until they disappear.

NovaMulch mulch is completely Biodegradable, without dyes or additives harmful to our soil or food.

Application of NovaMulch biodegradable paper mulch in large crops

Depending on the time of year, we may need to mulch our crop for pest control but we are not interested in the increase in soil temperature.

In summer, mulching with plastic or “Bio Plastic” can be a problem due to the increase in soil temperature, causing problems in the roots.

In the case of the biodegradable Novamulch quilting paper we can quilt by turning it upside down, with the light brown side on top, in this way the soil temperature will not increase so much and together with its greater perspiration it will let the plant breathe at high temperatures.

NovaMulch Paper Quilting Machine

Together with Lose Agricultural Machinery, manufacturers since 1981, we have developed a specific machine to place biodegradable paper mulch in the simplest possible way.

To the main body of the machine we can add the rolls for tape or even discs to mark the paper and thus facilitate the work of the subsequent planting of the garlic seedling.

We can apply biodegradable paper mulch either with an agricultural plastic extrusion machine or with a specific machine for quilting with biodegradable paper mulch in a very simple way.

Where to buy Novamulch agricultural paper?

You can purchase NovaMulch quilting paper directly here, on our website, in different formats.