Aqua Hub’s mulch papers are the answer to your weed problem in your growing ventures including fields, greenhouses, and shade structures.
We have quality mulching papers that retail at affordable prices in Kenya, you just get them through orders.
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What is a Mulching Paper?

A mulching paper is a light plastic sheet made from Low-density Polyethylene films that conserves moisture and prevents weed growth.

Mulch film

Mulch film is another name for mulch papers which refers to their light surface.

Specifications of Mulching Papers in Kenya

• Black, grey, white, green or blue colors
• Varies in thickness from 30 microns to 80 microns
• Light LDPE material
• Comes in rolls
• Installing Mulching Papers
• Prepare the farm by cultivating and smoothening the soil.
• Make raised beds and remove any large soil clods. These will cause air trapping in the paper
• Cover the top and sides of the bed with the mulching paper
• Perforate holes on the plastic mulch where the crop will be planted

Why Should You Use a Mulching Paper?

Mulching Papers are highly needed to cut down the evaporation rates in the farm and thus enhance crop growth. Cutting the weed growth is another goal which thus results to adequate availability of nutrients and light for plants to thrive.
It is best to cover the spaces between plant lines to prevent poor production due to weed dominance.
In addition, mulching papers also prevents the diseases that are often brought by weeds.

Plastic mulch for sale

Plastic mulch paper for sale is in Aqua Hub’s premises in Nairobi with affordable rates.
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Suppliers Mulching Papers in Kenya

The suppliers of Mulch Papers in Kenya

Prices of Mulching Papers in Kenya

The Price of Mulching papers in Kenya is affordable in the market and comes at different thickness levels from 30 to 80 microns.
Our mulching paper comes at KES 45 per square meter.
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How to Irrigate Crops Under Mulching

Irrigating mulched crops is convenient through drip irrigation. You lay and install driplines normally then apply your mulching papers to cover the driplines.

Plastic Mulching Paper in Kenya for Different Crops

Plastic Mulch Paper for Tomato

Tomato plants are delicate, mulch papers are for suppressing weeds which deplete nutrients. Without enough water and nutrients, tomatoes do not produce effective yields.
A mulch film of a thickness of 25 microns enhances a higher yield.

Plastic Mulching Paper for Capsicum

Maintaining water in the soil for open field planted capsicum.
In pepper farms, you may use a mulch paper of a thickness size of 25 – 40 microns.

Mulching Paper for Strawberries

Mulch papers protect the strawberry fruit from rotting which can occur if they touch the soil.

How Much Mulching Paper for an Acre?

To determine the size of mulching paper you need for an acre of land; we calculate it using the formula.
Assuming an acre is 64 M by 64 M and has 42 beds with 64 M length, beds of 1 M length and paths of 0.5 m
You multiply the number of beds by the length and the width of the beds.
It will be;
42beds x 64M x 1.6M = 4300M sq

Mulching techniques for Planted Vegetables

Short-term crops and vegetables require very small mulch paper gauges
Lay the film along the length of the farm and cut it to fit the size of the space between the planting line.
Make a small trench on the edges or the width of the planting line and tuck the paper ends.
Cut holes on different spots with a planted crop using a hot can enhance the plant penetration.

How do I Select a Mulching Paper?

When Choosing a mulching cover, you should consider various factors

• Crops planted: Whether short-term or long-term, water needs to determine the thickness of the mulch film.
• Soil: Some soil such as clay is not ideal for mulching papers.
• Budget: Consider your budget before deciding which thickness in a mulching film is best for you.

Benefits of Mulch Papers in Kenya

• It saves moisture in the soil and minimizes the water needs for crop requirements.
• Lowers the cost of weed control and irrigation
• Reduces the cost of production
• Enhances effective crop production
• Mulching preserves the soil temperature and thus crops grow faster.
• It lowers soil erosion which is common in bare lands.
• Does not pollute or harm the soil
• Protects the soil organisms from exposure to harsh UV radiation.
• Can last for more than 6 years.
• It is easier to lay, cut, and install on the farm.
• Enhances customizable space for crops to emerge and grow.
• Mulches maintain a warm temperature of the soil to enhance faster seed germination.
• Mulches also reduce pathogen entry into the soil.
• Mulches allow the soil solarization process to occur