{Tool} Transfer mulch in organic greenhouse crops (Greenresilient Practice abstract). Creator(s): Hauenstein, Samuel and Rochat, Armelle. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. Greenresilient Practice Abstracts. (2021)
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Summary
This GreenResilient Practice Abstract provides practical recommendations for mulch transfer in organic greenhouse crops. Mulching helps to maintain humus levels and soil structure, enhancing biodiversity and biological activity in the soil. The mulch layer reduces thermal radiation and evaporation, providing homogeneous soil humidity, lowering irrigation needs, preventing salinisation problems and buffering temperature extremes.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| What problem does the tool address?: | In organic greenhouses, crop rotations are often intense and lack diversity, green fallows are rare, and production relies heavily on external inputs. Consequently, problems such as reduced soil health, nutrient imbalances, and a prevalence of pests and diseases are common. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Applying fresh mulch in greenhouses is a sustainable alternative to plastic mulches. Mulch material produced locally or on-farm is applied before planting, repressing weed growth, providing nutrients and boosting soil health. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Practice abstracts |
| Keywords: | soil, soil quality, soil management, weed control, horticulture, greenhouse crops, organic agriculture |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English soil http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7156 English soil quality http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_a9645d28 English soil management http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7176 English weed control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8345 English horticulture http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3671 English greenhouse crops http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3377 English organic agriculture http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_15911 |
| Subjects: | Soil > Soil quality Crop husbandry > Greenhouses and coverings Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection Crop husbandry > Weed management |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > CORE Organic > CORE Organic Cofund > GreenResilient Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Soil > Soil quality Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Crops > Special crops > Vegetables |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 727495 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/39680, https://www.greenresilient.net/ |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Gernert, Maria |
| ID Code: | 39680 |
| Deposited On: | 05 Apr 2021 17:52 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 12:30 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
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