Mulch foils prevent evaporation and secure optimum moisture of the soil which leads to more effective use of available water.
It retains heat in the soil during the night and secures favorable microclimate conditions in the root zone which results in increased early and total yields of crops.
Low tunnels create a microenvironment that protects crops from cold temperatures, frost, and harsh weather conditions. This protection allows farmers to start planting earlier in the spring and extend the harvest season into late fall or even winter.
Plant life can suffer great damage due to spring frost, so protect your crops with low tunnels, from which the temperature can be up to 8°C higher than outside.
The structure of low tunnels helps to increase both air and soil temperatures, which promotes faster vegetative growth compared to open field conditions. This is especially beneficial for cool-season crops that can tolerate some frost, as well as warm-season crops during early spring. The increased temperature can lead to larger plants by the time of harvest, resulting in higher yields.
Crops grown under low tunnels experience reduced evapotranspiration due to decreased wind exposure and modified light conditions.
This results in lower water requirements, allowing for more efficient irrigation practices—potentially reducing water use by 30-40% compared to open-field cultivationIt prevents weed growth and protects the plant from contact with soil that protects against dirt and moisture.
This drastically reduces the rotting process, and the dry environment is preventive related to diseases and pests, especially with crops that lie on the ground.
By enabling earlier harvests and potentially more crop cycles within a single growing season, low tunnels can enhance overall productivity and profitability. Farmers can take advantage of premium prices for early-season produce, improving their economic returns on limited land areas.
Tehnical data
Long-lasting Mulch Films increase crop production rates. Gerovit mulch foil is manufactured in accordance with SRPS EN 13655:2018. Based on special recipe blends give special mechanical properties.
| Film thickness | Film width | Material & Lifetime | Perforation | Perforation size | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| from 15 up to 60 microns | Standard sizes – 800 mm – 1000 mm – 1200 mm – 1400 mm – 2000 mm – 2500 mm – 3000 mm – 3500 mm | Enhanced Polyethylene Resins – LLDPE – LDPE | no perforation | Ø50 mm | 50 m and 100 m box package |
| black mulch from 15 microns | * It is possible to do any size from from 800 mm up to 3600 mm | 6 months (low cost 15 mcrons mulch) | 1 line | Ø65 mm | from 500 m up to 3000 m on roll |
| silver/black mulch from 15 microns | ** All widths of foil larger than 1800 mm are delivered folded. | 1 season (15 microns mulch) | 2 lines for strawberries | Ø80 mm | |
| white/black mulch from 22 microns | 1 year (20-25 microns) | up to 8-10 lines for green salad wide mulch films | |||
| fume and transparent mulch from 15 microns | 2 seasons (30 microns and more) |
Product range
| Code | Color | Thickness | Width | Spool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT00151410 | Low tunnel | 15 | 1,4 | 1000m |
| LT00151510 | Low tunnel | 15 | 1,5 | 1000m |
| LT00151610 | Low tunnel | 15 | 1,6 | 1000m |
| LT00151710 | Low tunnel | 15 | 1,7 | 1000m |
| LT00152010 | Low tunnel | 15 | 2,0 | 1000m |
| LT00201510 | Low tunnel | 20 | 1,6 | 1000m |
Mulch foil acts as a physical barrier that prevents weed seeds from receiving sunlight, which is essential for germination. This helps maintain a cleaner garden bed and reduces competition for nutrients and water
Made from premium LDPE & LLDPE from DOW Chemical, provide you better mechanical properties on really thin film extrusion, just from 15 microns. Based on special recipe with DOWLEX® blends adds special mechanical properties.