Mulching for mangoes

[anushafarms]

An interesting video about velvet bean being used for mulch and in natural farming.

youtube.com/watch?v=y0xmEDq3NIs

Shiv

[sri2012]

@thamadasb

Hi All,

When we talk about multching and using of these plastic films, etc I was always wondering if we can use the old flux banners as multch? I wanted to try this out in the next season as these would be relatively cheap and even free if we have contacts. I hope they will last a season. My only worry is will these contaminate the field.

Thank you.
Srinivas

Srinivas,
Mulching must aerate the soil. If there is no aeration roots cannot absorb water effeciently. I visited a farm last evening. He has a thick layer of coconut leaves,teak leaves,jack fruit leaves. The bio mass is almost 3" thick.
He also has a cover crop called “garaga” a local name. It is 6" tall harmless plant. It provides all season flower which is good for honey bees.
So try to have natural mulch as much as possible.

[srinivas13]

@sri2012

Srinivas,
Mulching must aerate the soil. If there is no aeration roots cannot absorb water effeciently. I visited a farm last evening. He has a thick layer of coconut leaves,teak leaves,jack fruit leaves. The bio mass is almost 3" thick.
He also has a cover crop called “garaga” a local name. It is 6" tall harmless plant. It provides all season flower which is good for honey bees.
So try to have natural mulch as much as possible.

Does anyone know the english name of “garaga”? I am looking for more information about this cover crop. Thank you.