Innovación, Investigación y Salud
Mar. 3, 2022Frambuesas/EE.UU: evalúan tecnologías para producir con MULCH
The use of plastic mulch films for raspberry production in northwest Washington has expanded. Plastic mulch adoption in northwest Washington raspberry systems is motivated by improved growth and establishment of tissue culture transplants and subsequent yield increases through soil temperature and moisture modification (Zhang et al., 2019, 2020, and 2021).
Weed management is another benefit, as plastic mulch utilization can reduce the need for hand weeding and herbicide application while it is deployed. Black plastic mulch made from polyethylene (PE) and used for 9-18 months has been the most widely adopted mulch type among raspberry growers. However, other mulch technologies exist that could offer advantages to raspberry growers.
Full article here: https://extension.wsu.edu/wam/assessing-new-mulch-technologies-for-washington-raspberry/?mc_cid=3a62433320&mc_eid=31b617da42
extension.wsu.edu/February 2022