Strulch (2 x 150L Bags)

Strulch Garden Mulch

'Strulch' is the 'new word' for garden mulch! A new, unique product made from wheat straw. A patented process is used to preserve the straw so that it lasts up to two years. It has a neutral pH, an earthy brown colour and is perfectly suitable to be used on borders or raised beds, in fruit plantations or vegetable plots. Not suitable for use in cold frames or areas with poor air cirulation.

Here are the main advantages:

• reduces weed growth by 95% - less time required for weeding
• plants grow healthier and stronger without competition from weeds
• helps retain moisture around plants
• while it breaks down it adds organic matter to the soil
• is made from renewable resources (straw)

One 150L bag of Strulch covers 4.5m² for up to 2 years!

STRULCH
Strulch is manufactured in Britain, entirely from locally sourced quality wheat straw with added iron minerals. The patented process stabilises and colours the straw producing and easy-to-use garden mulch. For use on borders, raised beds, around cultivated fruit and on vegetable plots. Leave on beds for more than one year or work into the soil at the end of the season to improve soil structure and drainage. Please note that Strulch darkens with age when spread or in the bags to produce an earthy brown colour.

PREPARATION
Remove existing weeds and spread around established plants and shrubs to a depth of 3-4 cm on bare soil.  The 150 litre bulk bags will each cover up to 4.5 square meters. Water the mulch to fix it in place, leave space around woody stems.

PRECAUTIONS
Wear gloves when handling. The packed product may contain traces of iron which will be absorbed by the straw after spreading. Keep away from sources of ignition when dry. It is advised to open bags to let them breath overnight before use. Young plants and particularly newly planted seedlings can be sensitive to freshly spread Strulch. It is the young foliage which is occasionally affected and older established plants are typically fine. Any effect is also only temporary (occurring in the first few days) and plants will normally go on to thrive. Any perennials emerging later will grow happily through a layer of Strulch without any problems whatsoever.

SLUG AND SNAIL DETERRENT
The physical properties of Strulch, together with the embedded minerals discourage slugs and snails.

LASTING WEED CONTROL
Strulch inhibits weed germination and growth by blocking out light. The mineralisation process inhibits the rate at which the straw breaks down and depending on the application rate and local conditions, can act as an efficient barrier to light for up to two years.

REDUCED WATERING
Mulching is widely recommended as good gardening practice. It reduces water loss from evaporation especially during summer months.

ADDS ORGANIC MATTER
Strulch is biodegradable and will break down over time, adding valuable organic matter and nutrients to the soil. N – 0.6%, P2O5 – 0.2%, K2O – 1.6% percentage dry matter, plus calcium, magnesium and iron (0.75%) and organic acid preservative. Strulch encourages earthworm activity by acting as a long term food source for surface feeding species.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
​Strulch is made from renewable and local resources which do not harm the environment.