Protect Crops from Cold: Scientists Reveal Mulching, Polyhouse Secrets for Double Yield!

• Bihar faces severe cold and frost, damaging vegetable crops like tomato and bell pepper, which require 15-25°C.
• Dr. Abhishek Pratap Singh of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Madhopur, suggests mulching and polyhouse techniques to combat cold.
• Mulching involves covering crops with special plastic (black bottom, silver top) to protect from frost, cold, and moisture.
• Polyhouse cultivation shields crops from adverse weather, ensuring healthy growth and significantly better, safer yields.
• These methods help crops survive extreme temperatures, preventing rot and potentially doubling yield compared to outdoor farming.

Why It Matters: Agricultural scientists recommend mulching and polyhouse techniques to protect crops from severe cold and boost yield.