Does Mulch Affect Lavender Growth?

  • Zsolt SZEKELY-VARGA University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca
  • Monica BOSCAIU Mediterranean Agroforestry Institute, Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Endre KENTELKY Faculty of Technical and Human Science, Sapientia University, Tirgu-Mures
  • Maria CANTOR University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca
Keywords: diameter, Lavandula, mulch foil, sustainable, straw.

Abstract

Lavender cultivation in Romania is continuously increasing due to its outstanding medicinal and ornamental properties. The raw material production of lavender may be increased by mulching. The aim of this study was to analyse how mulching can affect the growth of lavender seedlings. The experiment was performed between 2018-2020 on two varieties of Lavandula angustifolia (‘Codreanca’ and ‘Sevtopolis’). Diameter growth was determined in three types of mulching: unmulched (control), straw and mulch foil. The results obtained showed that lavender diameter growth was influenced by both the type of mulching and the variety.

Author Biographies

Zsolt SZEKELY-VARGA, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca
Department of Horticulture and Landscape Design
Endre KENTELKY, Faculty of Technical and Human Science, Sapientia University, Tirgu-Mures
Department of Horticulture
Maria CANTOR, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca
Department of Horticulture and Landscape Design
Published
2021-05-14