How to plant watermelons in large areas using Novamulch biodegradable paper to improve production.
Planting watermelons in large areas and high-yield industrial greenhouses requires a detailed plan that considers all events and possible variables from the initial planting phase to the appropriate harvest and storage times.
Events such as a drip irrigation and fertigation system to maximize water use and reduce costs, the balance of soil temperature levels in diverse climates, the invasion of weeds such as sedge, labor costs for weeding or treatment of unforeseen diseases and fungi, can make a dramatic difference in the expected outcome of our production.
This is why Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch plays an essential role in creating the right environment for planting watermelons in these extensive environments, and also in promoting a successful outcome in fruit quality.
Novamulch. An advanced ecological solution for planting watermelons on large areas.
Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch is FSC certified, which guarantees that the paper is produced from wood sourced from responsibly managed forests.
This feature reinforces its value as a sustainable agricultural solution for producers seeking to improve crop yields without increasing environmental impact.
Novamulch represents a highly efficient biodegradable alternative for planting watermelons in large agricultural areas and greenhouses intended for extensive industrial production.
In professional farms, where controlling soil moisture and temperature levels and the appearance and invasion of weeds such as sedge, Novamulch paper is crucial for productivity and becomes a key tool for optimizing crop management.
Economic benefits of Novamulch paper for planting watermelons in large areas.
Novamulch helps us optimize resources, reduce maintenance work and improve overall crop efficiency:
1. It reduces considerable costs during the production cycle and at the end of the harvest.
2. It acts as a physical barrier against weeds, which is why it reduces the need for manual or mechanical weeding.
3. Avoid the removal and management of plastic waste after each growing season.
This represents significant savings in land clearing, labor, transportation, and treatment of polluting materials, especially on large farms.
4. It represents significant savings in regular drip irrigation doses. It helps reduce surface evaporation, retains soil moisture for longer, and allows for better use of each irrigation.
5. Promotes more profitable, sustainable and efficient production for professional farmers.
How to install Novamulch biodegradable mulch for planting watermelons in large areas.
It is advisable to take the following steps before planting watermelons in large areas and greenhouses for industrial production:
- Prepare the ground by removing plastic and metal waste, medium and large rocks, and weed remnants.
- Level the ground as much as possible and add the necessary substrates.
- Install the drip irrigation system along the crop rows to ensure a uniform supply of water and fertigation to the root system of the plants.
- Extend the Novamulch paper over the planting lines, securing the sides and ends to ensure stability.
- Drill equidistant holes following the recommended planting pattern for each watermelon variety, allowing for direct sowing or transplanting of seedlings. This way, each plant has the necessary space to develop its vegetative growth and produce larger, higher-quality fruit.
- The installation of Novamulch paper can be done quickly and easily using conventional agricultural mulching machinery or specific equipment for biodegradable paper mulching, which facilitates its spreading in large agricultural holdings.
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 mulch for planting watermelons in greenhouses for extensive industrial production.
Whether in open fields or greenhouses, cleaning and preparing the soil beforehand is essential, as is the distribution of the drip irrigation system.
In both cases, Novamulch paper will prevent direct contact of the watermelons with the ground, promoting cleaner, more uniform fruit with a better commercial presentation.
Novamulch helps maintain more stable conditions in the soil, facilitating homogeneous crop development and greater regularity in production, fundamental aspects in farms destined for wholesale markets and distribution chains.
Unlike traditional plastic mulches, Novamulch paper biodegrades naturally at the end of the crop cycle, eliminating the need to remove and manage plastic or polluting waste, as it becomes an excellent nutrient for future agricultural projects.
Recommended irrigation for planting watermelons in large areas.
During the early stages of watermelon planting, Novamulch paper plays a vital role as it requires specific irrigation for each phase, especially during vegetative development.
Novamulch promotes drip irrigation and fertigation directed towards the roots of each plant, to maintain a regular water system that prevents surface evaporation, leaching, as well as waterlogging due to over-irrigation.
Novamulch controls sedge and improves watermelon production on large areas.
The sedge represents one of the major problems for all types of crops, especially in large areas and greenhouses for industrial purposes.
Cyperus rotundus is rapidly invasive, difficult to eradicate due to its reproduction through tubers, and a major competitor for water, nutrients, and space.
In large agricultural areas, its presence can affect plant development, reduce crop uniformity, and significantly increase production costs.
Novamulch paper is an effective solution that reduces and minimizes this problem.
Due to its high mechanical resistance during the crop cycle, it acts as a physical barrier that hinders the emergence of the sedge and prevents its shoots from penetrating the mulch, significantly reducing competition with watermelon plants during the phases of greatest growth.
Thus, Novamulch allows for greater availability of water and nutrients and reduces maintenance tasks such as manual weeding, removal of plastic waste, and constant monitoring for the appearance of fungi and diseases.
Harvest high-quality watermelons on large areas using Novamulch paper.
In these extensive environments, it is very important that a uniform constant is established throughout the entire production cycle: soil and seed regularly hydrated, and free from competition for nutrients due to the effect of weeds.
The quality of the fruit depends on these factors and Novamulch helps to establish the necessary balance to produce watermelons with optimal profitability, since by not coming into direct contact with the soil the fruit develops healthier, with clean and uniform shapes, bright colors and good size.
At the end of the watermelon harvest, Novamulch paper biodegrades naturally, becoming part of the soil’s nutrient system, so there is no need to invest in plastic waste removal and land cleaning costs.
Installation and spreading of Novamulch paper in large areas and greenhouses for extensive industrial production.
1. Placement
We extend to Novamulch paper mulch using an agricultural plastic extrusion machine or a specific machine for mulching with biodegradable paper.
It is important to secure the sides and ends to prevent it from being lifted by the wind.
2. Seeding
Once the Novamulch paper is installed over the drip irrigation system, perforations are made at the previously established and recommended points along the crop line.
The seeds or seedlings are placed in each hole, and this will facilitate a much more uniform and clean development, especially in large agricultural areas and greenhouses of high industrial production.
3. Water the watermelons
A surface irrigation should be done after sowing to establish the emerging root system in the soil.
As the watermelons grow, watering will become more frequent, avoiding waterlogging or leaching.
The combination of Novamulch paper and a well-designed drip irrigation system ensures balanced moisture levels, especially in climates with high temperatures and water scarcity.
Planting watermelons with Novamulch paper in large areas exposed to high temperatures and water scarcity.
Watermelon is a warm climate crop, but during flowering, fruit set and fruit fattening it needs a constant water availability to achieve good sizes, uniformity and commercial quality.
Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch acts as an advanced ecological solution to improve crop performance in these demanding and possible conditions throughout the year.
When installed along the planting rows in conjunction with a good drip irrigation system, it helps reduce surface evaporation, retain soil moisture for longer, and optimize each water application. This is especially important in extensive farming operations where irrigation costs and water efficiency are key factors for profitability.
In areas with high solar radiation and water scarcity, Novamulch paper helps protect the soil surface and maintains the necessary conditions in the root zone. In this case, it is recommended to place the Novamulch paper upside down, with the light brown side facing upwards. This arrangement helps reduce soil temperature increases due to its greater capacity to reflect solar radiation and absorb little heat, promoting soil aeration and crop development under high-temperature conditions.
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 tape rolls or even discs to mark the paper and thus make the subsequent planting of the watermelon seedling easier.
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.
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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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