Translations:Tree planting (Aranya Agricultural Alternatives method)/15/en

Do NOT cover the stem with mulching material. Leave the stem of the young tree free from mulching material. Mulching material heats up (especially green material) and might raise the temperature of the tree and harm the young tree.

1. Add up to one foot (30 centimeters) of mulching material around the young tree,
2. Make sure that you leave the stem of the young tree free from mulching material: one fist wide without mulch should be ok (see instruction and information above).

The reason why green mulching material heats up so much is due to its high nitrogen content. Prefer brown mulching material to green. Ideally, use a 50%/50% mix of brown and green mulching material.