The use of agrofibre, specialized non-woven material is a relatively new trend in agricultural technology, it is not more than 15-20 years.
But already in a short time, it has earned popularity among farmers and lovers of work in small individual plots.
This material allows to achieve high and early harvests and, at the same time, considerably simplifies the most labor-intensive processes of work of the gardener.
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Read all about growing strawberries in a greenhouse.What is agrofiber
The use of film coatings for growing cultivated plants has been practiced for a long time. However, this material, for all its merits, still does not fully meet all the requirements.
Widespread films do not let in moisture and air, therefore the area of their application is rather limited - creating a greenhouse effect in greenhouses or directly on beds.
For the sake of justice, it can be noted that at present it is possible to purchase membrane films, in which this disadvantage is to some extent eliminated, but the cost of such materials is quite high, and not everyone can afford them.
Agrofibre is a lightweight covering fabric made from polypropylene fiber. This polymer is absolutely neutral, not releasing any toxic substances into the soil or air.
All manufacturers of this non-woven material without fail to obtain hygienic certification, confirming its absolute safety for people, animals and plants.
The main advantages of this material - its porous structure provides the transmission of moisture, air and a certain range of sunlight. Thus, a unique microclimate is created on the beds or in the greenhouses, which is most favorable for the growth and development of plants.
Foliage at the right time can be protected from the glowing ultraviolet rays. In the period of spring or autumn frosts, the plants get excellent protection against freezing.
In addition, the coating of agrofibre protects the crop from heavy rain, hail, pest invasion.
Agrofibre of black color which is absolutely non-transmitting light has special application. This is a unique mulch covering of beds, which completely prevents the growth of weeds and, at the same time, creates the most optimal temperature and humidity conditions on the soil surface, protecting it from drying out during the hot period.
Agrofibre is affordable and in all respects far exceeds film materials. Many farmers and owners of country plots have already appreciated its quality.
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One of the favorite garden crops in private households is strawberries. It is grown in the middle lane almost everywhere.
The use of agrofibre can significantly increase its yield, accelerate the ripening of the first fruits, reliably preserve strawberry bushes in the most extreme conditions.
White agrofibre cover planted strawberry beds to protect them from frost, heavy rain, hail, ultraviolet rays. The ability of such a spunbond to pass up to 80% of sunlight does not slow down the normal development of plants.
The density of the material is low, so it easily rises even the most flimsy bushes. In addition, the material is used for the construction of greenhouses.
There are several gradations of the density of covering material. Thus, a spanbond with a minimum density of 17 g / sq.m will reliably protect strawberry bushes during frosts down to minus 3 degrees.
As the density grows, security increases: - 19 g / m2 - down to minus 4, 23 g / m2 - down to minus 5. More dense types of agrofiber (30, 42 and 60 g / m2 create an even greater temperature protection, but they are more often used for the construction of frame greenhouses, for example, tunnel type using arcs.
Some farmers prefer to keep the beds covered during the entire gardening season, opening them only for weeding, mustache trimming or harvesting.
If there is no desire to tinker with weeds and cleaning strawberries from the issued mustache, apply a mulching spunbond, the density of which is 60 g / sq.m.
The development of plants under it does not occur due to the inaccessibility of sunlight, with the exception of bushes planted in special slots. Convenience is that the issued mustache cannot take root, and their removal is not difficult.
In addition, ripe berries do not lie on bare ground, they are clean and do not rot from below. The famous strawberry pest, slug also loses the opportunity to reach the fruit. But under the black agrofibre, in constantly moist and warm soil, the necessary biochemical processes are continuing with might and main, contributing to the active development of plants.
It is quite possible to combine both varieties of a spunbond — cover the soil with a mulching canvas, and cover the bushes on the ridges on top with light white.
Standard sizes of agrofibre applicable in private households are rolls 1.6 or 3.2 meters wide. Spunbond is implemented by the meter, that is, it will not be difficult to calculate and acquire the required amount.
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The first thing that is needed is to clearly define the garden plot allocated for growing strawberries. This plant loves light, so that at least half a day the site should be illuminated by direct sunlight. It does not tolerate strawberries and waterlogging - the soil under it should not be swamped.
The site is completely dug up, freed from the old rhizomes, stones, then thoroughly buried and leveled.
To cover the area with a mulch spunbond, stones or paving slabs are prepared - they can press the edges of the material during flooring, and then lay out the tracks. It is necessary to make a sufficient number of metal brackets to pin agrofibre to the ground. To keep the fabric longer, you can chop rectangles cut from their old linoleum on the staples.
The target area is covered with agrofiber cut to the required size. If there is a need to use several canvases, the overlap between them should be at least 20 centimeters.
The edges of the canvases for the beginning are fixed with stones, then attached to the ground with metal clips. Even better, dig a small groove around the perimeter, where to lower the edge of the agrofiber and sprinkle it securely with earth.
After the plot is laid, proceed to the layout of future beds. The best option is to plant strawberry bushes in two-row rows. Between the rows, the distance is 40 centimeters, and between the bushes in a row is 25.
Between the rows for the convenience of the passage is left a distance of 60 centimeters. Landing sites are marked on the canvas with chalk.
At the marked places, a cross-shaped incision of about 10 x 10 centimeters is made with a sharp knife. Formed corners are turned inside.
With the help of a narrow scoop, grooves are made for planting bushes. Strawberries do not require great depth - its outlet must be flush with the ground.
The depth of the pits will depend on the type of seedlings - open roots of plants or bushes grown in cups, with a clod of earth at the root.
After planting a bush watered under the root of a garden watering can. You can switch to the usual outdoor irrigation method in 2-3 days.
It is good if the bed is equipped with paths - it is undesirable to walk along the agrofiber. They can be made from waste boards or paving slabs.
They are also advised to make paths of sawdust or straw - soaking up with moisture, they will reliably hold the canvas on the surface of the earth. It is very good, if it turns out to be a path to close the joints of the material.
Caring for planted strawberries will not work - regular watering without waterlogging, harvesting, cleaning from dried leaves and issued mustaches, which, thanks to the fiber, do not root.
If it is planned to use a covering spunbond, then it can be placed directly on the bushes, ensuring that it is easily raised to carry out the necessary work. You can set the arc, and then in a few minutes the bed can turn into a tunnel greenhouse.
Covering agrofibre can cover the area before the onset of cold weather, leaving it for the whole winter. This will create additional protection for the bushes, especially in the snowless season, and will ensure the earliest warming of the soil with the onset of spring.
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