The use of covering material spunbond in the garden

Today, many gardeners use various covering materials on their plots. But few people know about such a shelter as a spunbond, and even more so, very few people will say what it is and call the areas of its application. At the same time, time does not stand still, and manufacturers regularly improve product quality, expanding the possibilities of its use.

What is spunbond

To understand what spunbond is, you need to become familiar with the technology of its manufacture. This material is obtained from molten polymer, the fibers of which, when released into the air flow, fit into the canvas.

As a result of this process, a durable and wear-resistant material is obtained, which has found its application in many industries, including agriculture. In order for the spunbond to be used under ultraviolet for a long time, a melt of stabilizers is included in the agrofiber. In gardening and horticulture, covering materials are used spunbond with certain technical characteristics, the density of which depends on the purpose and is 17-80 g / sq.m.This material can be used both in open and protected ground.

Spunbond is used for such purposes:

• Acceleration of soil warming for early shoots.
• Protection of the soil against drying, which saves on watering.
• Protection of various crops from severe frosts, which is especially important for plants with poor winter resistance.
• Providing optimal balance of day and night temperatures.
• Protection against diseases and pests.

Moreover, the use of spunbond is not limited to these areas.

Material properties

Spunbond has a rather dense structure, which helps to create a microclimate that is comfortable for plants, ensures uniform distribution of moisture, maintains an optimal temperature and ensures constant air circulation.

This agrofiber freely passes moisture, and the material from the water does not become heavier and does not damage even the youngest and weakest shoots.In addition, low weight allows you to cover the entire area, without exerting pressure on the plants and not interfering with their natural growth. The main technical characteristics of the spunbond include:

• good air permeability (the lower the density, the more intense the air exchange);
• homogeneous structure (allows you to evenly distribute moisture and heat, maintain a constant microclimate);
• transparency (varies depending on the application);
• high thermal insulation characteristics;
• low electrical conductivity;
• low weight, which does not inhibit even young plants;
• high strength (10-600 g / sq.m), resistance to abrasion and crushing (the ability to maintain shape for a long time);
• high breaking load (stored both in dry and wet form);
• resistance to high and low temperatures, as well as to adverse atmospheric phenomena (properties do not change at temperatures from -55 ° C to + 130 ° C);
• resistance to mold and putrefactive bacteria;
• passivity to various chemical compounds;
• non-toxic.

Benefits

There are several reasons why it is better to use spunbond, but not the usual plastic film:

1. This agrofibre can be laid directly on the plants without worrying about the supports.
2. Low price. Even the seeming at first glance, the high cost is more than pay off for the season.
3. Spanbond perfectly protects the soil from overheating. All this is due to the fact that the soil under this material heats up slowly. This quality for hot regions will be invaluable.
4. Under this fiber culture economically consume moisture.
5. Spunbond - the best material for today, helping to protect plants from freezing.
6. Allows to accelerate the ripening of crops (fruits ripen at least a week earlier).
7. The need to use pesticides (for example, herbicides) is reduced.

In addition, spunbond perfectly protects plants from pests and dust.

There are other agro-materials, which are advertised as analogs of spunbond, practically repeating its characteristics.But it is important to know how other materials (for example, lutrasil) differ from spunbond. Despite the mass of positive characteristics, lutrasil does not let in air and moisture and is not able to block UV radiation.

Views for the agricultural sector

Spanbond is actively used in agriculture and is considered an indispensable assistant. Today such are known varieties of this nonwoven fabric:

• Covering. Unlike polyethylene, this material transmits light, water and air, thus creating the necessary microclimate. And you can water the plants directly through the agrofiber. The method of application is quite simple: the material spreads directly on the plants, straightens and presses along the edges. As the plants grow, they themselves raise the spunbond. Protects from small frosts, insects and pests, precipitation.
• For greenhouses and mulch. A more durable material that covers the ground is used to protect the fruit from contact with wet earth. Such mulching saves plants from weeds and contributes to a successful wintering of the root system.

On the popular types of spunbond and its purpose in agriculture will tell following table:

Application at any time of the year

This environmentally friendly agrofibre can be used effectively on the site throughout the year.

Spring

In the spring, due to the optimum density, the spunbond protects plants from adverse weather conditions and sudden night frosts. However, this material makes it possible to plant seedlings or start sowing ahead of schedule.

Will protect spunbond young plants from birds, rodents, insects and other pests. In addition, even in arid regions, with this material, it is possible to grow plants that cannot absorb moisture in open ground.

Summer

With the onset of summer spunbond will serve as an excellent mulching material. At the same time, it will retain moisture and save the root system from overheating. Moreover, this agrofiber will slow the growth of weeds and protect cultivated plants from dangerous pests.

Using spunbond when growing gooseberries, blackberries, strawberries, strawberries, currants will help protect these crops from various diseases (gray rot) arising from the contact of the fruit with moist soil.

Autumn

In the autumn period spunbond does not lose its relevance. It can be used for:

• protection from wind, hail, frost and other adverse weather conditions;
• preservation of plant germination;
• extension of daylight hours and, consequently, the fruiting period.

In addition, this material will serve as a kind of snow cover in late autumn, protecting crops from low temperatures.

Winter

In winter, the spanbond will also serve faithfully:

• provide protection against freezing of plants (strawberries, strawberries, winter garlic, etc.);
• it will replace snow with little snow in winter, and in the snow-covered time it will not break even under a thick layer of precipitation;
• protects plants from the formation of ice crust after thaw;
• prevent the roots from bulging out.

Manufacturers

Spunbond today is widely represented in our country and its production has been mastered by many companies.

Leading trademarks are:

• Lutrasil (Germany);
• Agril (France);
• Agrin (Ukraine);
• Agrotex (Russia);
• Plant Protex (Poland).

As you can see, new engineering solutions can significantly simplify the work of the agricultural producer and facilitate the work of summer residents.Such an innovative material, like a spunbond, will allow not only to get a good harvest in the current season, but also to maintain plant germination next year.