Optimizing methods of installing and maintaining commercial paper mulch
Carl Boivin
Researcher, agr., M.Sc.
418 643-2380
ext 430
Description
The purpose of the project was to develop techniques and tools for maintaining paper mulch during crop growth, particularly during the critical period before the crop is able to help maintain the mulch itself.
Objective(s)
- Speed up paper mulch installation
- Develop and test techniques and tools for maintaining paper mulch during the critical period
From 2016 to 2017
Project duration
Market gardening, Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control, Optimal water management
Services
The techniques developed in this project will enhance grower efficiency.
Partners
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | FPInnovation | Dubois Agrinovation
Publications
This may interest you
A comparative study of organic fertilizers with a high, effective nitrogen to total phosphorus ratio (Neff / Ptot) as a basis for developing productive and sustainable market gardening fertilization strategies
In this study, we will test alfalfa meal pellets in a broccoli crop planted on plastic-covered irrigated mounds and we will compare them with two organic fertilizer, in addition to a control treatment in which no nitrogen is added.
Researchers: Christine Landry Caroline Côté
Population dynamic of Lepidopteran pests of sweet corn and recommendations for adapting control strategies
Population dynamic of Lepidopteran pests of sweet corn.
Researcher: Maxime Lefebvre
Using seasonal tillage in combination with cover crops as a biological method to control cutworms in organic cruciferous crops
Evaluation of new practices to control cutworms in organic vegetable production.
Researchers: Annabelle Firlej Maxime Lefebvre
