Protect Vegetable Crops from Cold: Scientists Advise Mulching & Polyhouses

• Dr. Abhishek Pratap Singh from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Madhopur, advises mulching and polyhouses to protect vegetable crops from cold and frost.
• Mulching involves laying special plastic sheets: black below and silver above in winters, safeguarding plants from cold, frost, and excessive moisture.
• Cultivating vegetables in polyhouses prevents weather impact, ensuring crop safety and good yield even in severe cold.
• Krishi Vigyan Kendra successfully implemented these techniques, achieving better yields compared to outside farming.
• Experts recommend these methods for all farmers to protect crops and boost production during winter.

Why It Matters: Mulching and polyhouses are effective techniques for farmers to protect vegetable crops from cold and increase yield.