Organic Gardening Supplies: the Many Uses of Burlap, Jute, Hessian

Organic Gardening:

Whether for indoor or outdoor use, demand for natural and organic gardening supplies will be on the rise.

For safeguarding the health and wellbeing of ecosystems, environment, communities and consumers, natural products are ideal. These are inexpensive, biodegradable, nurturing and nourishing to the plants. Moreover, the soft, fine texture and looks of earthy, renewable, plant-based fiber products blend in well with the surroundings creating the most eye-catching, serene, healing and uplifting feel.

Among organic gardening supplies – burlap, jute, hessian, hemp, bamboo, wood, cotton, juco and coir are great material standouts.

The Many Uses of the Natural Burlap/Jute/Hessian in Organic Gardening:

  • contain weeds
  • help with seed growth and speed up seed germination
  • use like mulch
  • bags of various sizes and styles for composting, storage, harvesting, gifting, display, lugging, collection, organizing tool kits and retailing
  • substitute for the harmful chemical- laden weed killers
  • getaway from the polluting plastics and other heavy material items
  • composting leaves
  • plant protection all-year-round especially in the era of climate change; versatility of jute is put to immense use for protecting plants; just place burlap on top of tender crops to protect them.
  1. in winter and frost-filled days and nights, by preventing cold winds from whipping and drying out plants such as roses, shrubs, and vines
  2. in summer by way of screens and barriers and blocking harsh rays
  3. in rainy season, use as soil saver to prevent run-offs and soil erosion
  • container liners for appealing, aesthetic gardens, and disguising from dirty, plastic or boring pots
  • covering drainage holes and helping with water retention
  • planters or grow-bags for vertical gardening, green roofs etc.
  • collecting and lugging garden stuff
  • root protection during plant and tree transplantation
  • in variety of crafts, décor, projects and events
  1. cushions and slipcovers
  2. patio table runners
  3. curtains
  4. flags
  5. wall hangings (of pots, planters and garden articles)
  6. buntings and banners for general purposes, parties,events
  7. wreaths and ribbons
  8. organic gardening landscaping by layout arrangements of flower pots, raised beds, vertical gardens and the like

Types of Fabric :

Selecting fabric with all-natural fibers that have not been dyed, bleached, or treated with chemical finishes is the basis of organic gardening. This sort of all natural jute is what our plants require to thrive and love.

Different types of fabric texture can be used in gardening. The weaves vary greatly from the coarser, broader weave (suitable for protecting plants outdoors) to finer and denser weaves based on usage/purpose.

About Jute Growbags:

A great innovation that came by as an alternative to the plastic and synthetic-weary consumers is the organic, vegan, sustainable, highly renewable, biodegradable jute grow-bag. The organic growbags can be used to grow any kind of plant, vegetable, shrub or herb.

Owing to the tremendous versatility of jute, these grow-bags can be used in amazing ways. For example, seeds can be started indoors and moved out or, bags can be placed in strategic locations as required. For gardens with poor, less nutrient soil, grow-bags are a great choice. So also it is in case of small gardens, urban gardening projects where space is a limitation and time a restraint (yes, potting in these bags is much easier than all the digging, dirt fiddling and cleaning). Grow-bags are very popular and convenient for balconies and terraces to create natural green retreats, starting vertical or roof gardens as well as in crowded horticulture grow-houses.

These bags can accommodate varying heights and widths while letting the roots grow and breathe as compared to the rigid, hard-set plastic containers and the heavier mud-pots. The lightweight, permeable nature of jute lets all the soil particles breathe, letting in air in all directions while allowing excess water to drain out through the weave openings.

Being sturdy and strong, the grow-bags can last and protect the growing roots for long (for couple years) before biodegrading naturally.

Jute grow-bags can be reused, so, if a plant has been transplanted or moved elsewhere, the bags can be folded or stored for reuse. Hence the bags are space and money savers.

How to Use Jute Growbags?

Jute is a rain-fed crop, a highly renewable and fast growing vegetable plant, grown with no chemicals, requiring no pesticides and with a short harvesting cycle. So it is an ideal natural choice for sustainable, chemical-free and all organic gardening.

Jute is also very affordable. Read more to know about Jute by clicking here.

For using the bags, first and foremost, open up the bag, add some pellets or small rocks if required, and then fill in the soil with the plant. Thereafter sprinkle or add  water. The excess water will drain out from the loose openings of the burlap/hessian fabric. The bags can be used for growing vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers, practically anything. Grow-bags are great during transplantation. Just dig and put the entire grow-bag along with the plant inside the pit. You can remove the bag or optionally allow it to remain in place to biodegrade over time. Thus the roots are not disturbed or damaged during the transplantation process.

How are Jute Grow-bags Superior to Plastic Pots?

Here are the reasons why jute organic grow-bags are superior to plastic or synthetic growbags:

  • much easier to plant than in hard, rigid, heavier plastic pots
  • takes much less space, can be packed together in large numbers thereby optimizing water usage, moisture loss
  • as per root growth needs, the grow-bags can be made to any depth and diameter easily. For example, when growing potatoes or tubers in jute grow-bags, one can feel the size by slightly pressing the sides so as not to harvest untimely
  • very affordable, with no harm to environment. These biodegrade and hence, do not need any disposing unlike plastic
  • easy to move around due to its light-weight
  • superior with regards to root growth and aeration. Jute aids with forming a better fibrous root system (many small root tips) allowing plants to take in more nutrients and water and grow healthily
  • with its natural smell and look, burlap, jute, hessian bags blend in more naturally with the environment and surroundings giving an authentic earthy, rustic, country look and feel

 

Madi Décor, based in California, USA provides general or unique, custom grow-bags.  Contact Madi Décor to know more.

About Madi Décor Organic Gardening Supplies:

Madi Décor is a premier designer, maker, and provider of a wide assortment of organic garden products and supplies at the best cost for horticultural, agricultural and industrial needs. To request a catalog or samples, please send in an email inquiry to info@madidecor.com.

Website: https://www.madidecor.com

To learn more about Madi Decor Organic Gardening Supplies, visit https://www.madidecor.com/products/garden-supplies-organic/