Mulching Paper Price In Kenya
Grekkon Limited’s low density polyethylene (LDPE) mulching paper price in Kenya is a factor of plastic mulch paper thickness given in microns. We supply silver on black mulch paper in different thicknesses to high value crop growers in Africa. Our plastic mulch paper is UV treated to prevent rapid solar degradation when in use. Our available thicknesses are; 30 micron, 60 micron and 70 micron. Our mulch paper is in rolls of 1,000M x 1.6M. We cut it longitudinally from this roll according to a grower’s need
I. What is purpose of mulching paper?
- To retain soil moisture by preventing moisture loss through evaporation
- To prevent wed growth
The silver coloured part faces up to reflect excess heat, while the black part faces down to retain warmth
The choice of mulch paper thickness depends on;
- Crop growing duration. For short term, single or 2 season crops, a grower will pick the 30 micron paper which will last as long. For long-term crops such as bi-annuals and perennials, the farmer will install the thickest gauge
- Budget. The thicker it is, the costlier the paper
II.How much mulching paper do I need for 1 acre?
Assume that a nacre measures 63.3M x 63.3M, with 1M wide beds, with paths of 0.5M in between. This gives a total of 42 beds, each running 63M in length. To get the total amount of mulching paper, multiply the number of beds, by the bed length and the width of the mulching paper as below;
42beds x 63.3M x 1.6M = 4,234M sq
III. What is the cost of mulching per acre?
The cost of your mulching paper cost per acre will be 4,234M sq by the cost per meter square of your chosen thickness. These are tabulated below
Mulching paper price in Kenya
Mulch Paper Thickness | Price in Kes |
30 micron | 20/ M SQ |
60 micron | 30/M SQ |
70 micron | 40/ M SQ |
IV. Which crops need mulching?
This is for high value crops. In Kenya, examples are;
- export herbs and spices
- strawberry
- apples
- greenhouse tomato, cucumber, capsicums, and chilies
V. What are the 3 benefits of mulch?
- ensures soil moisture retention
- cuts down weeding costs
- the crops grow faster and more uniformly
VI. What is the disadvantage of mulching paper?
- it is expensive
- it is an environmental hazard after use because it has to be burned
- it does not allow in rain water, so the crop is fully reliant on irrigation
VII. Which is the best mulching paper?
The thicker it is, the longer it lasts. However, budget considerations are made based on how long the cropping season is, and the need to mulch in the next season
VIII. What are the 2 types of mulch?
- organic mulch. This is from crop waste and grass straw
- inorganic mulch. This is made from plastic (LDPE)
IX. How long does plastic mulch last?
Depending on the thickness, it is as follows
30 microns; 2-3 cropping seasons
60 micron; 4-5 cropping seasons
70 micron; > 6 cropping seasons
x. How do you install mulching paper?
- prepare the land to a fine tilth
- make raised beds, and remove any large soil clods. These will cause air trapping in the paper
- cover the top and sides of the bed with the mulching paper
- perforate holes on the plastic mulch where the crop will be planted
Our mulching paper price in Kenya is similar across all our branches countrywide