How to plant melons in large areas using Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch and improve production.
The melon (Cucumis melo L.) is a crop especially suitable for production on large lands thanks to its high profitability and adaptation to warm and sunny climates.
To achieve high yields and a homogeneous and attractive development for the markets, it is necessary to plan all the events of melon cultivation, from defining the calendar and planting framework, the proper preparation of the land, the irrigation and fertigation systems, the essential controls so that the entire planting cycle is carried out successfully.
Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch plays a vital role in these processes, as it helps to optimize the agronomic management of the farm, improves the efficiency of agricultural work and allows for a fully sustainable and environmentally friendly production.
Novamulch. An advanced ecological solution for growing melons on large areas.
Like all our papers, this one also has the FSC seal (paper produced with wood from responsible forests).
Novamulch biodegradable paper meets the needs of modern horticulture by integrating into professional cultivation systems aimed at optimizing resources and reducing environmental impact.
Compatible with agricultural mechanization and current production practices, Novamulch represents an innovative alternative for farmers seeking to implement more efficient, profitable, and sustainable large-scale melon cultivation.
Economic benefits of Novamulch paper for planting melons in large areas.
Novamulch paper helps improve the profitability of melon planting on large areas by reducing various costs associated with agricultural management during and after the planting cycle.
Labor for weeding or potential fumigation will not be necessary, nor will the costs associated with the removal and management of plastic waste after planting. Furthermore, it promotes greater efficiency in field operations.
All of this translates into better use of resources, a reduction in labor and a more competitive, sustainable and economically efficient melon production.
Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch biodegrades at the end of the planting cycle, and integrates into the soil as a rich nutrient that will serve as a base for future agricultural projects.
How to install Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch for sowing melon in large areas and greenhouses.
Novamulch and Maquinaria Agrícola Lose (manufacturers since 1981) have developed a specific machine for placing biodegradable paper mulch.
This machine has been designed to accommodate tape rolls or even discs for marking Novamulch paper. Once marked, holes are made in which the seeds or seedlings are placed, thus simplifying the process and reducing the costs of sowing melons on large plots.
Similarly, Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch can be installed with the help of an agricultural plastic extrusion machine for paper.
Novamulch paper is unrolled evenly over each ridge or growing surface while the edges should be slightly buried to ensure proper fixation.
Once installed, the holes are drilled according to the planned planting pattern and the melon is sown or transplanted.
Where to buy Novamulch garden mulching paper?
You can buy the NovaMulch biodegradable mulch paper directly here, on our website, in different formats designed for both small gardens and agricultural extensions.
Sowing melon in greenhouses for extensive industrial production with Novamulch paper.
The installation of Novamulch biodegradable paper in greenhouses for industrial production is carried out on the previously prepared ground and with the drip irrigation system already installed.
The paper is spread evenly using a compatible agricultural mulcher or manually, ensuring that the edges are properly buried to guarantee its fixation.
Subsequently, the perforations are made according to the established planting framework and the seeds are sown or the melon is transplanted, obtaining a uniform installation adapted to the demands of professional production.
Steps to achieve high-quality melon cultivation in large areas and greenhouses using Novamulch paper.
When planting melons, whether in large fields or in greenhouses for extensive industrial production, it’s advisable to consider several steps. Let’s take a look:
Step 1: Clean the ground. Remove plastic and metal debris, medium or large stones and rocks, plant remains, and roots from previous crops. Flatten or level the soil and ensure it has adequate aeration.
Step 2: Place the drip irrigation system well distributed over the entire area that we are going to cover with the Novamulch paper.
Step 3: Open small trenches on the sides of the planting rows in the area or greenhouse, spread the Novamulch biodegradable paper roll over the entire surface of the planting, and secure the material to prevent it from moving in the wind.
Step 4: Mark with an X the points where the paper will be perforated to place the melon seedlings or seeds.
Recommended irrigation for planting melon in large areas and greenhouses for extensive industrial production.
It is important to emphasize that before spreading the Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch, the irrigation system must be positioned to cover the entire planting area, and it is on top of this irrigation system that the Novamulch paper is spread.
The melon (Cucumis melo L.) requires precise irrigation management to achieve high yields in large areas and greenhouses intended for industrial production.
The drip irrigation system is the most recommended not only for its high efficiency in water use but also for allowing adequate fertigation throughout the crop cycle.
The greatest water needs are concentrated in the vegetative growth, flowering and fruit fattening phases, while during ripening the water supply is usually adjusted to favor a better commercial quality.
Irrigation scheduling adapted to climatic conditions, soil type, and following the melon’s growth cycle is essential to optimize production, improve crop uniformity, and increase the efficiency of industrial-scale agricultural operations.
Planting melons with Novamulch paper in large areas exposed to high temperatures and water scarcity.
In these cases, agronomic planning is essential to optimize the use of resources and ensure uniform crop development.
When temperatures are high and water is scarce, it is necessary to spread Novamulch mulch with the light brown side facing upwards to help regulate soil temperature. This increased transpiration will also improve oxygenation of the soil.
La preparación adecuada del suelo, la instalación de un sistema de riego por goteo eficiente y una correcta programación de la fertirrigación son factores clave para mantener la productividad.
Novamulch biodegradable paper integrates perfectly into these professional production systems, as it helps to conserve soil moisture, reduces evaporation and maintains more stable conditions in the root zone of the crop.
Novamulch controls sedge and improves melon production in large fields and greenhouses for industrial production.
Nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) is a weed that is very difficult to control in the industrial cultivation of melons due to its rapid propagation capacity.
Novamulch biodegradable paper acts as a physical barrier that reduces its emergence and development, limiting competition for water, light and essential nutrients.
As we can see in the image, conventional agricultural plastics are susceptible. Nutsedge easily perforates the structure of these materials, while Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch is an effective shield and inhibitor against the proliferation of these weeds, preserving soil health and nutrients.
In addition, it helps to keep the land cleaner and healthier, promotes more uniform melon growth, and contributes to improving the efficiency and profitability of industrial production.
Harvest high-yield melons with Novamulch paper for large areas and greenhouses.
Novamulch biodegradable paper helps to obtain a more profitable melon harvest by keeping the fruits isolated from direct contact with the soil from the beginning of sowing, favoring a better commercial presentation and facilitating harvesting tasks.
As it is a 100% biodegradable mulch, it eliminates the costs associated with the removal and management of plastic waste at the end of the season, optimizing the profitability of large-scale agricultural operations and greenhouses intended for industrial production.
Where to buy Novamulch agricultural paper?
You can purchase NovaMulch quilting paper directly here, on our website, in different formats.
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Novamulch Professional Paper 60 cm. x 300 m.49,93 € VAT included -
Novamulch Professional Paper 120 cm. x 300 m.99,86 € VAT included -
PACK of 3 rolls of Novamulch Professional paper 60 cm. x 300 m. (900 m)149,78 € VAT included -
PACK of 6 rolls of Novamulch Professional paper 60 cm. x 300 m. (1.800 m)299,15 € VAT included -
PACK of 3 rolls of Novamulch Professional paper 120 cm. x 300 m. (900 m)299,15 € VAT included -
PACK of 6 rolls of Novamulch Professional paper 120 cm. x 300 m. (1.800 m)599,20 € VAT included
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