How to sow tomatoes in large crops with Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch and maximize our production.
Our Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch promotes tomato growth and at the same time acts as a control agent against the invasion of pests and weeds.
In large areas of tomato cultivation, Novamulch paper performs an important task and that is to allow both adequate aeration and irrigation of the soil throughout the planting cycle.
This is not the case with agricultural plastics and biodegradable plastics, as they produce exudation, transpiration of the earth, and this will be a perfect breeding ground for the appearance and proliferation of fungi, weeds and the appearance of diseases in the structure of our plants.
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Economic benefits we get from using our Novamulch paper.
By implementing the use of Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch, we avoid the costs of removing the material after harvesting.
Unlike agricultural plastics or biodegradable plastic, we can shred and incorporate
directly to the ground our Novamulch paper.
Once this step is completed, the paper will degrade completely in a few weeks without leaving residues, which will bring us considerable savings in time and management in our tomato production (and all crops).
Below we share one of our articles on Novamulch paper mulch:
How to sow tomatoes in large crops with Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch.
We can place it at our convenience and availability, either manually or using agricultural machinery such as a conventional mulcher for plastic or a specific model for biodegradable paper.
In case of transplanting tomato seedlings manually, it is enough to make use of a
planter to pierce the paper, and in each hole we will place the seedling, or 1 or 2 seeds.
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 mulch in greenhouses.
The biodegradable Novamulch paper mulch greatly facilitates work in greenhouses, because as they are not subject to the impact of the wind, in most of these structures it will not be necessary to cover the sides; This way the sheets will remain fixed on the terraces or on the floor.
In the case of Cherry tomato plants, our Novamulch paper is a great ally, especially during the early stages of cultivation, because it prevents the condensation of the environment from causing mud splashes on leaves and fruits, keeping the crop cleaner and healthier.
Adequate irrigation for sowing tomatoes in large areas of crops.
When we combine the use of our Novamulch paper with drip tape irrigation, we preserve the proper levels of soil temperature and moisture, optimize water use, produce cleaner, better-sized, healthier tomatoes and also accelerate their growth time.
On the other hand, we will not be forced to use pesticides because on paper Novamulch works as a control agent against the invasion of pests and proliferation of diseases in the structure of our tomatoes.
Pest Control: Cyperus Rotundus or Juncia.
One of the functions of Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch is precisely to serve as pest and disease control. The sedge, Jundia or Cyperus rotundus, is highly invasive as it deteriorates and consumes our tomatoes.
The Novamulch material is an agent that inhibits the appearance and proliferation of these invaders
unlike agricultural plastics and biodegradable plastics.
By spreading the Novamulch paper on the soil in which we are going to plant tomatoes, the remnant of the sedge that remains in the soil will be nullified, without the possibility of prospering, while by making use of these plastics we allow the gestation, development and invasion of these “colonizers”, who pass through the plastics quickly, entering into irreversible competition for nutrients in the main crop.
In addition, Novamulch paper is designed to fulfill the following tasks:
It creates a favorable and healthy environment for sowing tomatoes in large areas, we can reduce the cultivation time, accelerating the development cycle of the plants.
It allows us to plant tomatoes outside the usual seasons, as the environments, soil and substrates are protected.
If we do proper monitoring from the initial phases of cultivation, with the help of Novamulch paper we avoid costs in fumigations and weeding of weeds.
We will avoid high water costs, because Novamulch paper keeps humidity and temperature levels in balance.
Mildew and tomato
Plant tomato and mildew (Phytophthora infestans).
This is a common fungus in tomatoes and presents the risk of destroying our crop if we do not detect it in time, so it is advisable to spread the biodegradable paper mulch before transplanting.
In this way we allow adequate aeration and controlled irrigation of the soil while avoiding direct contact of the plant structure with possible splashes and humidity that make it susceptible.
Harvesting the tomato in large areas and the biodegradable paper mulch Novamulch.
When the tomato harvest time arrives, we will leave the Novamulch paper on the ground.
If we wish, when we turn the soil to prepare our next crop we can crush the few residues we see and after a few weeks it will finish its natural cycle of biodegradation becoming a rich nutrient.
Our Novamulch paper is fully biodegradable; It does not contain polluting dyes or additives as it is designed to integrate and enrich the soil, thus respecting agricultural sustainability standards and protocols.
Application of NovaMulch biodegradable paper mulch for planting tomatoes over large areas.
1. Placement
To spread our Novamulch paper over the sowing area, we recommend using an agricultural mulcher, specific to do it evenly and guaranteeing a firm and continuous installation in each row of the crop.
This equipment allows Novamulch mulch to be placed quickly, accurately and without damaging the paper, optimizing weed control, water savings and crop yield.
Agricultural mulching machine is also known as mulch layering machine.
2. Seeding
Another advantage of implementing our NovaMulch biodegradable paper mulch
It is that prior to the final planting, it allows us to make seedbeds for tomato seedlings.
When the time comes to transplant, we can place directly in the final soil both the Novamulch paper that has served as a seedbed, and the tomato seedling that has grown inside it.
As we have seen, paper will progressively degrade during the development cycle.
3. Watering the tomato in large areas.
Our biodegradable Novamulch paper also works as a regulating agent for humidity and temperature levels.
If we implement irrigation by drip tapes directed towards the ground preferably, we will see that biodegradable paper will control the need for frequent irrigation as it is responsible for stabilizing these conditions. In this way it represents a considerable saving for our maintenance costs.
How to make tomato seedlings with Novamulch biodegradable mulch.
Materials we need:
- Novamulch biodegradable padding strips approximately 15 cm wide.
- A cardboard tube to use as a mold.
- Substrate for seedbeds.
- Tomato seeds.
- Water.
Step by step:
1. Form the seedbeds.
We cut strips of Novamulch paper, wrapped around the cardboard tube and folded the base inwards to close it. Remove the tube and thus we will have a biodegradable container.
2. Filling and sowing.
We fill each seedbed with light substrate. Plant 1 or 2 tomato seeds between 0.5 to 1 cm deep. Cover lightly with part of the substrate.
3. Irrigation and germination.
Moisten slightly avoiding waterlogging. Place the seedlings in a warm and bright space until they begin to germinate.
4. Care of tomato seedlings
We must control the humidity levels and allow the growth of the seedlings to develop between 2 and 4 true leaves.
5. We transplant directly into the soil.
We place each complete seedbed in the field, without removing the paper. Novamulch mulch will biodegrade naturally, reduce transplanting stress, and preserve the substrate and habitat of the initial stages of our tomatoes.
Place Novamulch biodegradable paper padding according to the temperature and for all types of weather.
Each season asks us to attend to specific events, such as mulching our crops to minimize the risks of pest invasion and proliferation of diseases or weeds.
Likewise, we may find ourselves in the need for quilting to balance temperature levels, as is the case in summer seasons or in particularly hot and dry areas, and here we will quilt by placing the Novamulch paper on the reverse side (upside down), with the light brown side towards the surface.
This allows us to control the effect of high temperatures, achieve adequate aeration of the entire structure of the plants from the root system while transpiration occurs due to the effect of the climate.
Quilting machine with our Novamulch paper.
We have developed, in collaboration with Lose Agricultural Machinery, who have been manufacturers since 1981, a specific machine for the placement of Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch, designed to facilitate a fast, stable and breakage-free installation.
This equipment allows you to incorporate accessories such as irrigation tape roll holders and marker discs, which prepare the paper for the correct placement of the tomato seedling in each hole. This is how we speed up the entire cultivation process.
Biodegradable paper mulching can be applied both with conventional mulching machines used for plastic film and with this specialized paper machine, which ensures homogeneous placement and easier handling in the field.
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.47,10 € VAT included -
Novamulch Professional Paper 120 cm. x 300 m.94,21 € VAT included -
PACK of 3 rolls of Novamulch Professional paper 60 cm. x 300 m. (900 m)141,30 € VAT included -
PACK of 6 rolls of Novamulch Professional paper 60 cm. x 300 m. (1.800 m)282,22 € VAT included -
PACK of 3 rolls of Novamulch Professional paper 120 cm. x 300 m. (900 m)282,22 € VAT included -
PACK of 6 rolls of Novamulch Professional paper 120 cm. x 300 m. (1.800 m)565,28 € VAT included
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