Plantation Crops

Mulching

Mulching and its advantages in arecanut plantation
• German word Molsch = soft to decay ,
• In general mulch refers to the use of straw or leaves spread over ground. Materials commonly used for mulching are
• Crop residues like husk, peels, etc
• Straw
• Leaves
• Paper
• Plastic films and
• Dry soil etc
Season of mulching: The base of the palm & interspace is mulched during summer months.