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Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch is a sustainable and efficient technique that allows us to plant watermelons in the garden with optimal performance and production quality.<\/h2>\n\n
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Novamulch paper creates the best conditions for uniform and cleaner watermelon growth, as it reduces direct contact between the fruit and the soil, while also maintaining a balance of moisture and temperature essential for this delicate type of crop.<\/h3>\n\n
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Novamulch. An advanced ecological solution for planting watermelons in the garden. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like all our papers, this one also has the FSC seal (paper produced with wood from responsible forests).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watermelons are demanding crops in terms of temperature, sunlight, and water availability. Their growth is creeping, and therefore, the prolonged period in which the fruits remain in contact with the soil requires special conditions to favor the vegetative development phase, as well as to prevent the proliferation and invasion of weeds such as sedge, and to maintain balanced humidity and temperature throughout the planting cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The structure of Novamulch paper creates a physical barrier that generates this necessary protection and is fully integrated into the ecosystem, since its biodegradable nature will make this material an excellent nutrient for future agricultural projects, without generating polluting residues in the soil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Economic benefits of Novamulch paper for planting watermelons in the garden.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When using NovaMulch biodegradable paper mulch in the garden for planting watermelons, unlike agricultural plastic, it is not necessary to remove the paper from the soil once we have harvested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Novamulch also optimizes the performance of irrigation systems, improving water use efficiency and making the most of available resources without generating additional costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also produce high-quality commercial watermelons because, throughout all stages of cultivation, they remain in a habitat completely protected from excessive humidity, pests, and weeds. This facilitates weeding, pesticide application, and harvesting. It also eliminates the need for subsequent plastic waste disposal. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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How to install Novamulch biodegradable mulch for planting watermelons in the garden.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The root system of watermelons is extensive and requires frequent irrigation during much of the growing cycle, so a fundamental first step is to prepare the land with the appropriate substrates, and install the drip irrigation system throughout the entire area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next step is to spread the Novamulch paper over the irrigation system, securing the ends and sides, to maintain the correct moisture levels, reduce the proliferation of weeds and fungi, and create a favorable habitat for healthy, clean, and robust watermelon growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the material is spread, holes are drilled at the recommended distances and rows to place the seedlings or seeds. We will sow seedlings with 3 to 4 true leaves, making holes (in the paper mulch spread on the soil surface) large enough to hold each seedling, spaced 0.8 to 1 meter apart, and planted in rows 1.8 to 2.2 meters apart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installing Novamulch paper is very simple, using conventional mulching machinery or equipment specifically designed for biodegradable paper. For small gardens, it can easily be done by hand by making a cut in the paper that allows you to plant the watermelons manually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can buy the NovaMulch biodegradable mulch paper directly here, on our website, in different formats designed for both small gardens and agricultural extensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch for planting watermelons in greenhouses for small and medium-sized farms.<\/h3>\n\n

During the early stages of growth, watermelon requires sufficient but not excessive water availability and low competition for nutrients.<\/p>\n\n

Novamulch paper fully meets these needs in greenhouses, in addition to optimizing plant development by generating uniform growth that is highly valued commercially.<\/p>\n\n

Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch controls specific temperature, evaporation, and humidity conditions in the greenhouse throughout the watermelon growing cycle, allowing for better water use and fertilization by spraying through drip irrigation.<\/p>\n\n

On the other hand, Novamulch paper allows for isolation of the fruit from direct contact with the soil, thus avoiding any unexpected excesses that cause rot and invasion of weeds, fungi and diseases in the greenhouse.<\/p>\n\n

The use of Novamulch mulch is especially beneficial for planting watermelon in greenhouses of small and medium-sized farms, achieving excellent results in fruit quality.<\/p>\n\n

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Recommended watering for planting watermelon in orchards and greenhouses.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Watermelon is a plant with great vegetative development that produces fruits with a high water content, so it needs irrigation adapted to each phase of cultivation, especially during flowering, fruit set and fruit fattening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given these characteristics, localized drip irrigation directed towards the root system becomes essential. This method helps maintain a uniform supply of water and nutrients, reducing losses due to evaporation and preventing waterlogging that can negatively affect the root system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the specific functions of Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch is precisely to make drip irrigation much more effective, maintaining the necessary moisture levels, limiting surface evaporation and thus allowing better use of water during these delicate production stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Novamulch controls sedge and improves watermelon production in the orchard and greenhouse.<\/h3>\n\n
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This weed is one of the most difficult to eradicate due to its high capacity for reproduction by tubers, and its shoots pierce many conventional mulches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sedge reduces the availability of water, light, and nutrients for watermelon cultivation, affecting both plant development and final yield.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Novamulch paper minimizes this problem because it prevents Cyperus rotundus from penetrating the material, unlike many plastic mulches and biodegradable plastics that are perforated by this species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consequences are serious because during the most important phases, the watermelon crop competes for water and nutrients, and generally succumbs to the invasive capacity of the sedge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Harvest high-quality watermelons in the orchard and greenhouse using Novamulch paper.<\/h3>\n\n

In these environments, Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch contributes to maintaining adequate soil moisture and temperature levels, achieving the goal of producing uniform sizes and unsurpassed quality of fruits.<\/p>\n\n

During the fattening phase, the watermelon remains supported on Novamulch paper and this helps it to form clean, homogeneous, without surface deterioration caused by moisture, mud or impurities from the soil.<\/p>\n\n

When the watermelon reaches its physiological maturity, such as the change in color (from white to creamy yellow) in the area that rests on the Novamulch paper, it is recommended to make a clean cut of the peduncle to avoid damage to the rind.<\/p>\n\n

At the end of the harvest season and having fulfilled its protective function, Novamulch mulch begins to degrade naturally and becomes an efficient, sustainable and highly nutritious solution for future agricultural projects.<\/p>\n\n

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Installation and spreading of Novamulch paper in the garden.<\/h2>\n\n
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1. Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We can use an agricultural plastic extrusion machine, a specific machine for mulching with Novamulch biodegradable paper, and in the case of small and medium-sized orchards as well as greenhouses, we can spread the paper manually, fixing its sides and ends to prevent it from lifting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2. Seeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before planting watermelons in the garden, it’s advisable to install a good drip irrigation system. Then, spread out the Novamulch paper, making holes to place the seedlings or seeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This material is also suitable for making seedbeds that allow the development of healthy and robust seedlings, which we can place inside the holes of the spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that Novamulch paper mulch will degrade and become part of the soil’s nutrient system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3. Recommended watering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Planting watermelons in gardens and greenhouses requires a drip irrigation system that delivers water directly to the root zone. This type of irrigation also allows for proper fertigation without disturbing the foliage or emerging fruit, thus reducing the risk of diseases and fungal infections caused by excessive soil moisture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Novamulch paper prevents these problems and provides considerable savings in water costs as well as reducing surface evaporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This maintains optimal conditions for a more uniform, profitable and sustainable watermelon production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Planting watermelons with Novamulch paper in orchards exposed to high temperatures and water scarcity.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Warm climates with high solar radiation are favorable for the healthy growth and final size of plants like watermelon. However, they can be negatively affected by excessive amounts of these factors, as well as by limited water availability. <\/p>\n\n

Under these conditions, Novamulch biodegradable paper mulch becomes an effective tool throughout the year to improve crop efficiency and optimize the use of water resources.<\/p>\n\n

Due to its ability to reduce water evaporation from the soil surface, Novamulch paper helps to retain moisture for longer in the root zone, decreasing water loss and promoting more stable plant growth.<\/p>\n\n

This advantage is especially important in agricultural holdings located in areas with low rainfall or subject to irrigation restrictions.<\/p>\n\n

In addition, the mulch acts as a physical barrier against weeds, reducing competition for water and nutrients at key moments in crop development, and this is why the watermelon develops a greater capacity to take advantage of resources that benefit its formation, fattening and final presentation, which is very convenient for the markets.<\/p>\n\n

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Step 1: Place the Novamulch paper mulch in your orchard<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Step 2: Punch the paper mulch in the places where you will place the plants<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Step 3: Plant the plants in the previously made holes<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4: Water<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Steps to install biodegradable paper mulch for planting watermelons in gardens and greenhouses.<\/h2>\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n

Step 2: Place the drip irrigation system well distributed over the entire area that we are going to cover with the Novamulch paper.<\/p>\n\n

Step 3: Open small trenches on the sides, spread the Novamulch biodegradable paper roll over the entire surface of the planting, and fix the material to prevent it from moving in the wind.<\/p>\n\n

Step 4: Mark with an X the points where the paper will be perforated to place the watermelon seedlings or seeds.<\/p>\n\n

Step 5: Once sowing is done, light and periodic watering is done. It is important to avoid waterlogging and excess humidity. <\/p>\n\n

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