Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Professional Training Applying Biodegradable Mulch

Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Professional Training Applying Biodegradable Mulch Lisa De. Vetter and Huan Zhang, Washington State University Mark Bolda, University of California biodegradablemulch. org https: //smallfruits. wsu. edu

PE vs. BDM v BDM usually thinner, to reduce cost v Mechanical strength o Elongation o Breaking force o Spilt force Cowan et al. , 2016 biodegradablemulch. org https: //smallfruits. wsu. edu

Prepare Bed for Mulch Laying v Till soil v Broadcast fertilizer (if using) v Lay mulch when soil conditions are conducive • Moisture • Free of clods John Deere biodegradablemulch. org https: //smallfruits. wsu. edu

Mulch Layers Drip Tape Mulch Roller v Mulch and drip tape can be laid simultaneously v Mulch ≤ 5 ft width v Bed dimension and tension on mulch are adjustable Ghimire, et al. , 2017; Rain-Flo biodegradablemulch. org https: //smallfruits. wsu. edu

Flat Bed Mulch Layers Rain-Flo biodegradablemulch. org https: //smallfruits. wsu. edu

Raised Bed Mulch Layers Rain-Flo biodegradablemulch. org https: //smallfruits. wsu. edu

Multiple Bed Mulch Layers Rain-Flo biodegradablemulch. org https: //smallfruits. wsu. edu

Mulch Laying v Feed mulch through roller bar • Adjust tension so mulch can easily roll v Pull mulch under guide wheels v Wheel should rest slightly on mulch or float just above Ghimire et al. , 2017 biodegradablemulch. org https: //smallfruits. wsu. edu

Mulch Laying v Stabilize and place drip tape in desired location v Shovel soil at end of row and on sides of wheels v Secure mulch at end of row before pulling Ghimire et al. , 2017 biodegradablemulch. org https: //smallfruits. wsu. edu

Mulch Laying v Slowly drive forward, gradually increase speed v After laying a row • Cut mulch at the end • Cut drip tape v What if mulch tears in the middle of laying a row? • Cover the rip with soil • If the rip is across the bed, discontinue laying, overlap second portion over first one and then continue laying v Secure at end of row by covering mulch with soil Ghimire et al. , 2017 biodegradablemulch. org https: //smallfruits. wsu. edu

Resources Mechanically Laying Biodegradable Paper And Plastic Mulch http: //vegetables. wsu. edu/Laying%20 BDM. pdf Mechanically Laying Mulches In Tissue Culture Raspberry https: //s 3. wp. wsu. edu/uploads/sites/2181/2017/06/WSU-Fact-Sheet-Mechanically. Laying-Mulches-in-Tissue-Culture-Raspberry. pdf Dimensions And Costs Of Biodegradable Plastic And Polyethylene Mulches http: //vegetables. wsu. edu/Dimensions%20%26%20 costs%20 plastic%20 and%20 bio degradable%20 mulch. pdf Dimensions and Costs of Biodegradable Plastic and Polyethylene Mulches https: //s 3. wp. wsu. edu/uploads/sites/2181/2017/06/Fact. Sheet. Costand. Dimensions 2. pdf Video - A Guide To Laying And Tilling In Of Biodegradable Mulch https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=a. Mj. D 4 vbr 9 e. A&feature=youtu. be biodegradablemulch. org https: //smallfruits. wsu. edu