Mulching Paper Cost in Kenya

When it comes to weed control, plastic mulching Paper from Aqua Hub LTD is the right solution to use. Our mulching papers are manufactured from UV protected Low-density Polyethylene compounds. Mulching paper cost in Kenya has been revised and made affordable to all groups of farmers in Kenya.

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Mulching Paper Cost in Kenya

The cost of mulching paper  in Kenya depends on the thickness and size of the material. We have 60- and 80-micron mulch paper at KES 55 and KES 60 respectively per square meter.

Technical Information: Must-Know about Mulching Papers

• LDPE material
• UV resistant Plastic film
• Black or Silver grey
• Micron level thickness, 30, 60, and 80 microns

What is a Mulching Paper?

Mulching paper use is an economical technique of suppressing weeds by adding a plastic layer on the soil surface. Holes are made at equal distances on the mulch paper where plants will be planted.

Mulching Paper Cost in Kenya for 1 Acre

The average mulching paper cost for 1 acre in Kenya ranges between KES 40,000 to KES 65,000 depending on the thickness of the mulch paper.

Choosing the Right Mulching Paper

Here are things to consider when buying a mulching paper for weed protection on your farm.

• Farm size: the size of the farm determines which size of mulching paper to use.
• Climate: mulch papers are for different climatic conditions. Black mulch paper can blend with cold areas while white mulching film is good for a warm climate.

How Mulching Paper Offers a Low-Cost Weed Solution

Weeds deprive plants of nutrients, moisture, and sunlight access, thus reducing the health and growth rate. Mulch papers are placed along the plant root zone on the lines. They prevent sunlight and air; thus, weeds cannot grow, and plants can access nutrients and moisture.

How to Lay Mulching Paper

• Cultivate the farm and break the soil loose, then collect and clear stones, vegetation and trees.
• Prepare planting beds, the length depends on the plant to grow. Often 100M long for onion, garlic, and capsicum.
• Lay the film on the planting bed.
• Bury 7 – 10 cm of the film corners to the ground using soil.
• Puncture the film on equal distances to match the spacing of the crop you want to plant.

Precautions when Laying or Installing a Mulch Film

• Do not lay the mulching paper on a windy day.
• The mulch material should be placed without any crease and laid on the bed
• The borders (10 cm) should be anchored inside the soil, about 7-10 cm deep in small furrows at an angle of 45°.
• When laying the mulch paper, it should be tightly placed to ensure it does not get pulled out by wind or floods.

Mulching Paper: Solution to Evaporation

The variety of mulching paper materials keeps the soil protected from harsh sunlight. Moisture remains in the soil and therefore plant death due to moisture stress is mitigated.

Where is Mulching paper used?

Mulching papers are used to protect crops in:

1. Greenhouse environments
2. Shade houses
3. Open field growing
4. Small gardens
5. Farms are divided into blocks

What are the Benefits of Mulching Papers

• Economical: mulching paper cost in Kenya is affordable unlike to chemical use.
• Reduces labor: It cuts the need and cost of labor for weeding.
• Saves time: it saves time spent on applying herbicides or weeding.
• Easy to install: Mulching paper does not require technical knowledge to install.
• Durable: the material is made of UV-resistant Polythene.
• Non-corrosive – does not react with water or chemical fertilizers.
• Enhances organic production – offers an alternative to herbicides thus promoting organic farming.