The application of mulch in the under-row can provide several benefits, such as soil moisture conservation, erosion protection, and weed control. For effective weed suppression, the mulch must be thick enough to prevent germination and growth, acting as a physical barrier and intercepting solar radiation. Among the organic materials that can be used are cereal straw, sawdust, wood bark, or fabrics made of flax, jute, or wool. However, purchasing the material and distributing it can make this technique costly.
Document no: 9. IT_PA_UnderRowDeadMulch_BS9_EN
