The professional farmers and amateur gardeners have one task - to grow the crop and protect it from extreme weather conditions, diseases and pests.
Today it is much easier to do this than before, if you use good quality covering material - Agrotex.
- Description and material properties
- Benefits
- Types and application
- Errors when using
- Manufacturers
Description and material properties
Covering material "Agrotex" - non-woven agrofiber, breathable and light, made according to spunbond technology. The fabric structure is airy, porous and translucent, nevertheless it is very strong and not tearing.
Agrofibre "Agrotex" has unique properties:
- protects plants from extreme weather changes and increases yield;
- the light passes through it, and thanks to UV stabilizers, the plants receive pleasant lighting and are protected from sunburn;
- a greenhouse with a wonderful microclimate that promotes rapid growth is created for plants;
- Black Agrotex is used for mulching and protects against weeds;
- material is applicable with and without frame for greenhouses to shelter beds.
Benefits
The material has many advantages over conventional plastic wrap:
- passes water, which is distributed evenly, without harming the plants;
- protects from showers, hail (in winter - from snowfall), insects and birds;
- maintains the desired temperature, for example, in the period of early spring prolongs winter dormancy;
- thanks to the porous structure, the earth and the plants breathe fresh air, the excess moisture does not linger, but evaporates;
- material resources and physical strength are significantly saved, as there is no need for weeding and the use of herbicides;
- environmentally friendly, safe for people and plants;
- high strength allows the use of "Agrotex" for several seasons.
Types and application
White Agrotex has a different density, as indicated by the digital index. Its application depends on it.
"Agrotex 42The covering material Agrotex 42 has other characteristics: it provides protection during frosts from -3 to -5 ° C. They shelter beds, greenhouses, as well as bushes and trees to protect from frost and rodents.
"Agrotex 60" white Covering material for greenhouses "Agrotex 60" has high strength and gives protection from severe frosts down to -9 ° C. They are covered with tunnel greenhouses and stretched onto greenhouse frames. Gaskets are put on the sharp corners of the frame so that the web does not tear and does not wipe.
At the same time the soil is not taken crust and does not require loosening.
The application depends on the time of year, the variety of agrofibre and the purpose of its use. In the spring "Agrotex" warms the earth and prevents its hypothermia. The temperature below it is 5-12 ° C higher during the day and 1.5-3 ° C at night. Thanks to this, it is possible to sow seeds earlier and plant plants. Under the cover of the culture grow, when in the open field it is still impossible. The material protects from the weather and sudden changes in temperature, which is typical for spring.
Summer agrofabric protects the planted beds from pests, storms, hail and overheating.
In the autumn the period of ripening of late planted crops is extended. In late autumn, it plays the role of snow cover, guaranteeing protection from cold and frost.
Errors when using
Not taking into account the features of a particular type of covering material, you can make the following mistakes:
- Wrong fiber density selection. Its properties and application depend on the density, so you must first determine the purpose for which Agrotex is needed.
- It is wrong to install a fabric that is easily torn if damaged with a sharp object. When attaching to the greenhouse frame, protective pads should be used.
- Incorrect care for fiber.At the end of the season you need to clean it, following the instructions.
Manufacturers
The manufacturer of the Agrotex trademark is the Russian company OOO Hexa - Nonwovens. First, non-woven material has become a brand in the Russian market. Now it is popular in Kazakhstan and in Ukraine.
In our country, Agrotex is not only sold, but also produced by TD Hex - Ukraine, which is the official representative of the manufacturer. All products manufactured by the company are manufactured on its own base and do not enter the market without undergoing strict multi-level quality control.
Hexa provides a guarantee for all its materials and provides recommendations for their optimal use. Agrotex is a covering material of excellent quality. With proper use and minimal effort, it will help to get a good harvest.