Here is the current status of the vegetable plantation after mulching. We have heavy grasses in our farm and we are cutting those grasses and mulching on the stage that we had prepared for the vegetables.
(Sorry for incorrect English in the video as I was not feeling well at the time of recording due to my finger cut)
We have planted following vegetables on the stage/trenches or raised beds
(Sorry for incorrect English in the video as I was not feeling well at the time of recording due to my finger cut)
We have planted following vegetables on the stage/trenches or raised beds
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Cauliflower
- Tomato
- Lady finger
- Bitter guard
- Sim (a kind of beans)
- Beans
There are many benefits of mulching as you might have read about and some of them I am listing here on top of my head right now.
- It helps to retain moisture in the soil for longer duration that helps life of several useful insects in the soil
- It controls the temperature; in winter keep the soil warm and in summer keep the soil cool for the insects
- It decreases the need of watering/irrigation frequently
- It stops the weeds from germinating
- It stops the growth of grasses
- As it helps life of several useful insects in the soil and those insects keep tilling the land so no tillage is required in the mulched soil
- Mulches ultimately decompose itself and becomes a very good natural compost and works as a fertilizer (not chemical)
- You get all above FREE !!!
As said in the video, I have a lot of grasses in the farm if anyone can give me an idea on how to sow seeds on these grass fields I would be really grateful.
Thanks for reading and watching.
Regards