A huge amount of modern materials givesthe ability to most conveniently and functionally equip our life. For example, there is such material as lutrasil. What is it, they know those who have to work in agriculture or in their backyard. This is a synthetic material of non-woven structure, which is made of polypropylene, which is widely used in agriculture and home gardens.
Types and features
Lutrasil film There are two types of structure - fibrous andnet, and in terms of color solutions - white and black. The main purpose of this material is to protect plants from the effects of natural conditions, primarily from frost. Depending on the thickness, it can be used for the following purposes:
- cover early crops in spring;
- protect plants from frost and fog;
- cover greenhouses and greenhouses;
- cover young conifers in the country, as well as rose and rhododendron bushes.
Choosing a covering material lutrasil, you needpay attention to its density. Thus, the figures of 18 g / m², 23 g / m² indicate that it can be used to protect plants and crops at temperatures up to -3 ° C. The beds should be sheltered immediately after seeds have been sown or seedlings planted in the ground. The edges of the material can be fixed with stones.
A density of 30 g / m² and even 40 g / m² allowsto use lutrasil in frosts to -7 ° C. Such a film can cover plants as well as externally cover greenhouses. But the material with a density of 60 g / m² assumes that it will be used as a windscreen in open areas, which is ensured by the strength of the film.
Where is lutrasil applied?
what it is a very necessary material for the gardenknow many amateur gardeners. For example, in case of need of soil mulching it is better to use black material, since it will contribute to the warming up of the earth. But most people use the material to shelter the plants for the winter, for example, beloved by many roses. This way of shelter has a lot of advantages. Firstly, the material is quite inexpensive. Secondly, during storage, it takes up very little space, and you can use it for a long time. However, lutrasil should also be used correctly.
Lutrasil and roses
For starters, it is worth remembering that roses canfirmly withstand temperatures up to - 8 degrees. But if the frost increases, then in November you can take shelter of plants. To do this, they first cleaned of unwanted leaves. It is necessary to use a film in two, and even three layers of the greatest density. So you can be sure that the plants successfully overwinter. Another important point is that the more area you cover, the warmer your plants will be. At least you need to cover one square meter, but it is better to expand the area: in this case, the earth will give off more heat, and your roses will definitely stand even in severe frosts.
If climbing roses, they need to be carefullytie beams, then bend down to the ground. True, it is imperative to lay on bare soil, for example, boards or logs, so that during the thaw the branches do not get wet and do not spoil in the puddle. Some hybrids of roses do not bend, so they should be cut a little - up to 50 cm from the ground maximum. Ideally, lutrasil should be laid on arcs or supports, so that under the oppression of snow your flooring will not bend or press on plants.
Properties
Lutrasil (what this, we have already determined) is optimalsolution for sheltering use. It is light, soft and at the same time dense, and it was created in Germany just to cover various crops in agriculture in spring and summer. The properties of this film are far superior to the quality of its analogues:
- It perfectly protects from frosts from -2 ° C to -7 ° C, if covered in two layers.
- Promotes plant growth if so-called physiological soil drought is noted.
- Well passes moisture and air, providing growth of plants.
- Plants are well protected from overheating.
- It has high transparency.
- Serves as reliable protection from birds and pests.
- Does not require the use of frames and arcs for installation.
How to use?
The beds are covered with lutrasil immediately afterhow seedlings are planted or sown. The edges of the material should be sprinkled or stoned to prevent the wind from blowing the film. If plants do not need to pollinate, then it can be left on the ridge until the harvest. Only occasionally can the edges be raised to allow the plants to grow. For the period of pollination film is removed. By the way, you can water plants directly through lutrasil without removing it.
Можно применять материал и для укрытия теплиц, unheated stationary hotbeds, as well as additional plant coverage. This will protect crops from frost and get an earlier harvest. Using greenhouses, you can achieve savings on heating. Lutrasil Black non-woven is perfect for heating the soil and growing crops that require careful care.
What to choose?
As already mentioned, today offered a hugethe number of materials that can be used in agriculture. For example, many gardeners do not know what to choose - lutrasil or spunbond. Their doubts are understandable, since these materials are similar in most characteristics. But, for example, lutrasil is most often produced in white color and is used mainly to shelter the beds and crops. At the same time, the spanbond is a black material, which is often necessary for mulching the earth just before planting plants in it.
In Europe, lutrasil film has been used for 20 years.and it is popular just because of the ecological purity and naturalness of the fibers. Using it, you can create a closed space above the plants, which at the same time will provide them with everything they need - light, air and water. Thanks to the creation of a favorable microclimate, vegetables, fruits and berries will grow much faster, providing their owners with an early harvest.
Spunbond features
It is a reliable material that is able to protectplants from pests. Non-woven structure - a guarantee that the covered plants will not be infected with various diseases. Due to the homogeneous composition of the fibers in the space under the shelter, a microclimate conducive to the growth of cultures is created, and the precipitation is evenly distributed and the air circulates constantly. Many gardeners say that using a black spunboard in the strawberry beds, you can forget about such a problem as weeds for a long time.
Where to buy lutrasil and spunbond?
Как мы уже поняли, оба материала отлично подходят in order to use them as a covering. You can buy such a film in specialized stores that sell various goods and materials for home and garden. In addition, you can always order a delivery from a manufacturing company that manufactures lutrasil. That this is a very good and high-quality material, everyone already understood. In addition, it is an economical material, because you can buy it at a low cost. So, depending on the density of the fiber, lutrasil will cost an average of 2 to 24 rubles per linear meter.
Thus, as a covering film, you canuse both lutrasil and spunbond. Each of these materials has its own characteristics, and therefore the choice should take into account for what purpose you are buying it.
