{"id":19825,"date":"2026-02-22T09:53:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T06:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agroteka.lt\/?p=19825"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:29:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:29:07","slug":"mulching-is-the-natural-way-to-a-fertile-soil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agroteka.lt\/en\/mulciavimas-naturalus-kelias-i-derlinga-dirvozemi\/","title":{"rendered":"Mulching: the natural way to fertile soil"},"content":{"rendered":"

Soil is the system on which plant growth and yield directly depend. One of the most important indicators of its quality is humus, which is formed by the decomposition of organic matter. The more humus there is, the more fertile the soil is, and the better it holds moisture and nutrients.<\/p>\n

These processes are strongly influenced by soil life, especially earthworms. In this article, we will look at what exactly are the benefits of mulching for soil and humus, and what is the role of earthworms in the soil ecosystem?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Soil formation is very slow - 1 cm takes about 100 years<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Soil is a living system where biological processes are constantly taking place. It is home to many organisms - earthworms, insect larvae and micro-organisms - that break down organic matter.<\/p>\n

Humus is an important component of soil. It is formed by the decomposition of plant residues and other organic matter. The more organic matter in the soil, the more humus is formed, which improves soil structure and increases soil fertility.<\/p>\n

Mulching provides soil organisms with organic matter, which becomes their food. By breaking down plant residues, they gradually build up humus. Although mulch itself is not a fertiliser, it becomes a valuable source of nutrients for plants thanks to the activity of soil organisms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Important reasons to choose mulching:<\/strong><\/p>\n