In a way, the soil cover is also one of the organic fertilization measures and has a very beneficial effect on the condition of the soil and plant growth.
It ensures even moisture in the top layer of soil, promotes soil life and leads to a good crumb structure and aeration of the soil. Furthermore, it prevents encrustation of the soil surface after rainfall or. after watering and suppresses weed growth. Ground cover is recommended especially for planting vegetables, which are particularly sensitive to growth stagnation and species, who depend on a high and, above all, constant water supply. This applies e.g. B. for cauliflower, tomatoes, eggplant, bell pepper u.a. As a cover substrate z. B. well-rotted manure, rotted and crushed foliage, Peat, short-cut grass or chopped straw. The ground cover will be about right after planting 5 to 6 cm high and then generously moistened.