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Mulching of

vegetables.
BY
MUHAMMAD AHSAN QURESHI
Ph.D. scholar.
(IHS, UAF
Main Characteristics of Arid Zone

Low Precipitation
High Temperature
Major Problems of Arid Zone
Less availability of Moisture
Soil Erosion
One of the Solutions to Problems
A mulch is a layer of
material applied to the
surface of an area of soil.

Mulches are materials


placed over the soil surface
to maintain moisture and
improve soil conditions.
“It is the type of mulching in which
the mulching material is
always organic.”
Organic residues, grass
clippings, leaves, hay, straw,
shredded bark, whole bark,
animal manure, etc.
Organic mulches are temporary
decay over time.
They add Organic matter in Soil
Increase water retention Capacity
Provide Nutrients
In this form mulching
material is always from
inorganic source (synthetic)
.
The material used in this
type is usually stones,
plastic bags , nylon sheets
etc.
They do not decompose
with time.
1) Moderates soil temperature
2) Reduces evaporation
3) Stabilizes soil moisture
4) Controls weeds
5) Controls soil erosion
6) Provides valuable nutrients as breaks down
7) Encourages worms, which aerate the soil
Mulches Prevent from
water loss by:
Moderation of soil Temperature
Minimizing Evaporation
Preventing Run-off
Suppress water-stealing weeds
Add organic matter to the soil
Improve water retention capacity of soil
preventing erosion
soil compaction and crusting
Mulched soils absorb water faster
Improve Soil texture
Simplest and cheapest method to Conserve
Natural Resources
Conserve Soil Moisture
Organic Mulch-----------------25%
Inorganic Mulch---------------75%
Reduction in Soil erosion---------41-75%

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