Once a grower has realized the need and importance of using crop covers to obtain a healthy crop of peppers and bell peppers, or any other vegetable or grain, And if he has decided to use it then it is very important for him to get information about the correct method of applying it, the need to remove it and the right time to do so.
Hello, dear farmer friends! Welcome to the official website of Balson Agro Polymer Pvt. Ltd.! So, you have decided to use crop covers for your chilli and capsicum crop? Your decision is indeed commendable!
Congratulations! You have taken your first step towards protective farming. Great! So you are already using crop covers. In that case, congratulations! Deciding to use crop covers is the first and most important step to winning the battle against chili thrips and other dangerous pests.
However, it is also very important to be familiar with the correct methods and timing of applying and removing crop covers, in addition to understanding the importance of doing so on a scheduled basis to ensure a healthy crop of peppers and capsicum.
Installation: We have already shared with you information about preparing beds for chilli crop cultivation and installing plastic mulching sheets on it. Here we will talk about installation and removal of crop cover.
Non-Woven Crop Covers: Friends, as most of you already know, Balson Agro Polymer Pvt. Ltd. manufactures superior quality Non-Woven Crop Covers that are not only highly durable, performance-oriented, economical and long-lasting but also easy to install and remove.
But, still you need to be well versed with the establishment procedures and removal timing to get the best results in chilli and capsicum cultivation.
Installation Process:
- The fibre sticks are installed after sowing the seeds in properly prepared beds.
- The distance between the fiber sticks should be at least 12 to 15 feet.
- After this tie the Agri thread on all three sides.
- Place non-woven crop cover over it.
- Place plastic clips on top of the tunnel-like structure to give it stability.
So, you see how easy it is to install non woven crop cover once you know the correct process!
Removal: Removing nonwoven crop covers is as important for the purpose of pollination, which is integral to the sustenance of plant life on earth, as installing them to protect plants from harmful insects.
Farmers should ensure that non-woven crop cover is removed from the plants when 20 to 30 per cent of flowers appear on the plants to allow pollination.
A non-woven crop cover not only protects the crops from various environmental and biological hazards but also protects the plants from weather anomalies.
Balson’s non-woven crop covers create the ideal environment around plants that a plant needs to grow, ensuring the healthy growth of every crop.
It is a perfect remedy against Chilli Thrips which have destroyed acres of green chilli crop in six states of India which are major producers of green chilli in the country, causing huge financial loss and mental trauma to the growers.
So, if you want to harvest a healthy crop of green chillies and capsicum, then you must use Balson’s non-woven crop cover as per the above mentioned tips. You will surely benefit from this.