{"product_id":"mulching-paper","title":"Mulching Paper","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching paper is exactly what it sounds like. You lay it on the soil surface around your plants. It covers the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeeds need sunlight to grow. The paper blocks that light. Weeds die or never sprout. You spend less time weeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paper also slows evaporation. Water stays in the soil longer. You water less often. Your crops have steady moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro Percentage Explained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicro refers to the tiny perforations in the paper. The number is the percentage of open area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% micro means 60% of the paper has tiny holes. Water and air pass through. Weeds still get blocked. Good for most vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% micro means more holes. More water passes through. Good for sandy soils or heavy rain areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth options work well. The choice depends on your soil and rainfall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatoes, capsicums, kales, cabbages. Any row crop benefits from mulching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit trees. Lay the paper around the base of young trees. Keep weeds away from the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelons, pumpkins, cucumbers. The paper keeps the fruit clean by keeping it off bare soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare your beds. Remove existing weeds. Level the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLay the paper flat over the bed. Cut slits or holes where your plants go. Plant through the holes. Weigh down the edges with soil or stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor long rows, overlap the edges of the paper by a few centimetres. This stops weeds from growing through the gap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paper is UV treated. It lasts through one or two growing seasons. After that, it breaks down. Remove it and dispose of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess weeding. Less watering. Healthier crops. Cleaner fruit. Lower labour costs. The paper pays for itself in reduced work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse mulching paper with our Drip Irrigation Kits. Lay the drip line under the paper. Water goes directly to the roots. The paper keeps moisture in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor greenhouses, pair it with our Greenhouses and Vertical Garden systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrriHub provides reliable irrigation and farm systems for small and medium‑scale farmers across Kenya. For help choosing the right product for your farm, reach out to us directly. Call us: +254 729 717 881. Visit our store: Shubham Complex, Old Mombasa Rd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irri-hub Ke","offers":[{"title":"80%","offer_id":42844825944169,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true},{"title":"60%","offer_id":42844825976937,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8167\/5625\/files\/muclch_1by1.png?v=1773220543","url":"https:\/\/shop.irrihub.com\/products\/mulching-paper","provider":"Irri-hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}