The purpose of using solarization film is to clean the soil from pests. With solarization film, the soil is heated with solar energy and the resulting high heat cleans soil-borne diseases such as nematodes and weeds.
Solarization film is produced in a single layer of 20-30 microns thick transparent film and weighs between 19 kg and 30 kg depending on the film thickness of 1,000 m2.
Solarization is done to heat the soil to a depth of at least 40 cm. The following recommendations should be taken into consideration when using solarization film.
Things to Consider WhenUsing Solarization FilmS
- Solarization should be done in the months when the temperature is highest, and the sunlight is most intense.
- The area where solarization will be applied should be empty, smooth and clean.
- In order to the heat to reach the depths, the soil where solarization will be applied should be saturated with water and should be kept constantly moist.
- The duration of solarization application is between 4-6 weeks.
