How to plant bell peppers in large fields using NovaMulch biodegradable paper mulch and maximize production
Growing bell peppers requires a series of conditions that vary depending on the agricultural environment.
In the case of production carried out on extensive farms and in high-yield industrial greenhouses, economic and operational factors become critically important:
– Water consumption and the use of machinery that entail additional costs.
– Eliminate and maintain control of weeds during crop cycles.
– The removal and management of waste after each harvest, which is usually plastic.
– The labor required during all stages.
Novamulch. An ecological solution for planting bell peppers on large areas.
Like all our papers, this one also has the FSC seal (paper produced with wood from responsible forests).
Novamulch paper currently represents a highly efficient, biodegradable agricultural solution for all types of environments. It is especially indispensable in large areas due to its numerous advantages.
This material has been designed to reduce environmental impact, as well as maintain a permanent balance of adequate soil moisture and temperature levels, and maximize nutrient absorption by making more efficient use of crop resources.
Furthermore, it inhibits and reduces the proliferation of invasive weeds such as sedge, and does not require plastic waste management after harvests because it biodegrades naturally, becoming part of the nutrients we will need for the next plantings.
All these characteristics of Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch allow us to optimize bell pepper cultivation and improve the sustainability of agricultural holdings.
Economic benefits of Novamulch paper for planting bell peppers in large areas.
This state-of-the-art technology allows us to avoid significant costs during and at the end of each harvest.
It does not require manual weeding or removal of polluting waste, resulting in considerable savings in soil cleaning and management.
Furthermore, there is no need for irrigation that represents high water costs, since before installing the Novamulch paper, a drip irrigation system is set up to distribute the liquid in the required doses.
This technology of proper control and protection produces more uniform bell peppers of optimal quality.
How to install Novamulch paper mulch for planting bell peppers on large areas.
To apply NovaMulch paper we can proceed in different ways. Manually or with agricultural machinery. Whether it’s a plastic quilting machine or a paper-specific one.
It is essential to ensure the ground is free of plastic and metal debris, rocks, and emerging weeds. Leveling the soil as much as possible is also very important to achieve uniform planting and easier handling.
Next, we set up the drip irrigation system at the appropriate distances so that our crop receives irrigation at the correct times and doses.
We spread the paper over the planting row and secure it at the edges to prevent it from being lifted or blown away by unexpected winds. This can be done with agricultural mulching machinery or manually.
The ideal time to transplant our bell pepper seedlings from the protected seedbed to their final location in the ground is when they are between 15 and 20 cm tall and have 4 to 6 leaves. Make holes in the paper and place the seedlings or individual seeds in them. Space each plant approximately 30 to 50 cm apart, and rows 70 to 100 cm apart. Transplanting on cloudy days or in the late afternoon is much better and more beneficial, as it will prevent the seedlings from being affected by heat stress.
Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch produces cleaner, more environmentally friendly crops with high-yield production results.
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.
Novamulch biodegradable paper in greenhouses for extensive industrial production.
Novamulch mulch offers numerous benefits for these types of protected environments, and especially for horticultural crops such as bell peppers.
Prior to installing the biodegradable material, it is advisable to prepare the raised beds or rows for growing peppers, establish the drip irrigation system, and determine the position where the seedlings or seeds will be placed.
By lengthwise extending and securing the Novamulch paper towards the ends of each bed or row, we perforate in the positions we have designed and there we will place seedlings or seeds.
Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch allows you to improve soil conditions, optimizing the development of each planting during all phases: from vegetative development to harvest.
It also reduces water evaporation, keeps the crop cleaner and healthier by preventing direct contact of the stems, foliage and fruit with the wet soil, resulting in a more uniform production of higher commercial quality.
Unlike conventional plastics, Novamulch paper biodegrades naturally and becomes a rich nutrient for the next crop, thus reinforcing a fully sustainable and efficient agricultural project, especially in farms seeking to combine productivity, optimal profitability and respect for the environment.
Recommended irrigation for planting bell peppers in large areas.
First, we must consider designing the drip irrigation system because in this way each irrigation is directed only towards the roots, thus avoiding continuously wetting the foliage and promoting the appearance of diseases.
From the time of transplanting or sowing seeds, it is recommended to water 2 or 3 times a week and gradually decrease the frequency as vegetative growth develops and becomes established in the soil.
It is important to avoid waterlogging or excess humidity. For this, Novamulch paper works as a vital element to maintain all the required levels of humidity and temperature, as well as to inhibit the proliferation and invasion of weeds, fungi and diseases specific to the crop.
How to install Novamulch mulch for planting bell peppers year-round in hot, cold, and water-scarce climates.
Novamulch paper has been designed for crops exposed to adverse climates or in conditions where water flow is infrequent, making it possible to plant and produce bell peppers on large areas for most of the year. The application of this material is adapted to the specific temperature requirements of the crop.
In areas with low temperature levels or during the early stages of sowing, as well as in long cold periods, it is advisable to spread the paper in such a way as to promote a greater accumulation of heat in the soil.
This will considerably favor root development and vegetative growth of bell peppers, as it optimizes and protects the soil structure, and allows for earlier planting to better take advantage of agricultural benefits during shorter periods of the year.
In hot and intense climates, arid regions or areas with water limitations, Novamulch paper should be spread with its light brown side facing the sun’s rays, to reduce soil overheating and produce greater transpiration that can conserve the required moisture levels, especially in the root zone.
In this way, drip irrigation will be much more effective with each dose, avoiding unwanted consequences such as water and heat stress, allowing the planting and production periods of bell peppers to be extended throughout the year even in demanding climatic conditions where other mulching systems may be less effective or harmful to the healthy development of the fruits, as they raise the temperature of the soil excessively, especially in summer.
Harvest high-quality bell peppers using Novamulch paper on large areas.
In this crucial phase of cultivation, generally between 60 and 90 days after transplanting or sowing seeds, we will determine the resulting quality of the bell peppers.
When we use Novamulch paper, we guarantee optimal production quality; bell peppers with a firmer texture and brighter tones, highly valued commercially.
Remember that no material removal is necessary. After harvesting the fruit, we can shred the paper scraps, and in just a few weeks they will decompose into rich compost.
Novamulch controls Hyperus Rotundus or Sedge and improves the quality of bell peppers in large areas.
Novamulch controls Hyperus Rotundus or Sedge and improves the quality of bell peppers in large areas.
Planting bell peppers in large areas or greenhouses for extensive industrial production necessarily requires taking very specific precautions such as the appearance and proliferation of sedge.
The ability of this weed to reproduce rapidly and invasively through underground tubers can generate a crisis that may be irreversible if preventive and planned measures are not taken.
Novamulch paper fulfills the function of inhibiting and preventing the emergence of sedge and other invasive weeds, reducing damage during the most delicate phases of bell pepper planting, such as vegetative development and the solid formation of the stem and foliage.
Paper is very effective in this fight, unlike agricultural plastic or biodegradable plastic which fail in this task since the sedge grows through it and continues to grow.
Once this inhibitory function is performed, Novamulch will allow a necessary thermal and moisture balance from drip irrigation.
Furthermore, operating costs are reduced by eliminating mechanical or manual weeding interventions, thus improving efficiency in extensive agricultural operations.
Three steps to plant peppers in large areas with Novamulch mulch and efficient irrigation.
1. Installation
The Novamulch paper is simply spread using an agricultural plastic extrusion machine, designed to work with this type of biodegradable mulch.
This facilitates its integration into agricultural holdings of any size without the need to make significant changes to the usual work equipment.
2. Seeding
Once the paper is installed on the raised bed or planting line, perforations must be made at the planting points, respecting the recommended planting frame for each variety of pepper.
The seedlings from the nursery are placed directly into these holes, allowing the roots to quickly access the moist soil and the nutrients necessary for their development.
Thanks to the protection provided by Novamulch mulch, bell peppers can establish themselves in better conditions, with minimal weed competition and a more balanced and correct preservation of moisture levels from the early stages of cultivation.
This system promotes more uniform growth of the plantation and facilitates the management of large agricultural areas, orchards and greenhouses intended for the professional production of peppers.
3. Efficient Irrigation
The drip irrigation system is the most recommended for planting peppers in large areas with Novamulch paper.
Installed under the mulch and along the crop line or across the entire length of the raised beds, it allows water to be supplied directly to the root zone of the plants, reducing losses due to evaporation and improving the water efficiency of the farm.
The Novamulch paper covering retains moisture in the soil for longer, helping to maintain more stable conditions for crop development, optimizes the use of each irrigation, and reduces water costs considerably.
This characteristic is especially beneficial in areas with high temperatures or water limitations, where efficient water resource management is essential to maintain the productivity and quality of bell peppers.
NovaMulch paper installation machine.
Together with Maquinaria Agrícola Lose, manufacturers since 1981, we have developed a specific machine to install biodegradable paper mulch in the simplest way possible.
To the main body of the machine we can add tape rolls or even discs to mark the paper and thus facilitate the subsequent sowing of pepper seedlings.
We can install Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch using an agricultural plastic extrusion machine or a specific mulching machine.
Where to buy Novamulch agricultural paper?
You can purchase NovaMulch quilting paper in various formats directly here on our website.
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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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