Agrofibre - what is it?

Do you think there is such a remedy that will help you get a crop free of chemicals, as well as help fight weeds and pests? I give an affirmative answer. Such a tool is agrofibre. It will help you grow a good harvest without special costs and with a minimum of labor expended. Let's explore it in more detail.

Agrofibre: prerequisites for the appearance

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Gardeners have long noticed that if the soil around the plant is sent with mulch (sawdust, straw, hay, fallen leaves, etc.), the plant grows faster and better. These materials began to be actively used for the care of vegetables, garden and other crops. But using mulch takes a lot of time and effort. besides, getting it is not so easy. Therefore, gardeners have thought about a material that will perform the same functions, but it will be more affordable and easier to use. The first such material was polyethylene film. It began to be used as mulch in the open field, as well as in greenhouses and hotbeds as a covering material from the cold.

It was convenient to use, but it had a lot of drawbacks.

· Was short-lived. She was enough for the season.

· Poorly let air and water into the soil.

· Condensation formed on the underside, which increased humidity in the greenhouse and increased the risk of infections.

· Violated the air regime.

Therefore, gardeners began to look for other material. And after a while, an innovative material appeared - Agrofibre.

Agrofibre: description and advantages

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Agrofibre film is composed of polypropylene, which, at high temperature and pressure, turns into fiber. It contains UV stabilizers so it does not degrade when exposed to sunlight and is great for outdoor use.

Advantages of Agrofibre:

• Permeable to water during irrigation, but at the same time retains moisture;
• Breathable;
• Heats up quickly and retains heat;
• Transmits ultraviolet light;
• Durable enough;
• Protects against insect pests and birds;
• Prevents weeds from growing.

Types and uses of agrofibre

There are mainly two types of this material on sale, black and white.

• Black Agrofibre... Its density is 50g / sq.m. It is used to grow strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes. It protects the plant from weeds that cannot break through. The danger of this material is that on sunny days the soil under it can get very hot and harm the roots of plants.
• White Agrofibre can have a density of 17-50 g / sq.m. It is mainly used to create a greenhouse effect in greenhouses. Those. create the optimal temperature and humidity for growing plants. And also used to protect plants from frost.

White agrofibre has successfully replaced plastic wrap. Since it is unlike film:

· Is able to regulate the air regime in greenhouses, thereby reducing the risk of fungus;

· Protects plants from stress during temperature changes;

More durable and lasts longer;

· Can be washed.

Agricultural fiber price

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Agrofibre can be purchased at any gardening store. The most popular manufacturers are Livada; Megaizol; "Eva".

The price of agrofibre varies on the density, width, height and weight of the roll. The higher the density, the more expensive it is.

Agrofibre: recommendations for use

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When planting any plants on agrofibre, an incision must be made correctly. Too much will allow sunlight to hit the soil, causing weeds to grow. Too small will not allow air and water to reach the roots of the plant.

When buying agrofibre, look if it contains ultraviolet stabilizers, if they are not there, then spunbond is in front of you. Sumpunbond performs the same functions, but quickly deteriorates, as it is destroyed by the sun. Agrofibre, thanks to stabilizers, retains its strength for several years.

Black and White Agrofibre: Film Video