Mulching is the process of covering soil in order to provide favorable condition for growth and development of plants that results in efficient crop production. Natural mulches such as leaf, straw, dead leaves and compost can be used . Synthetic material like plastic can also be used for mulching. Mulching helps to minimize moisture losses and weed population .Mulches minimizes water runoff, improve infiltration capacity of soil, restrain weed population via shading, and perform as obstacle in evapotranspiration. It also helps in temperature regulation of soil and plant roots, minimum nutrient losses, cut down soil erosion and compactness, and improves physical conditions of soil.
What is Mulching?
