It is completely impermeable to water
Prevents direct evaporation of moisture from the soil preventing water loss.
By evaporation suppression, it prevents the rise of water containing salts.
It can reduce the loss of plant nutrients through leaching.
Provides artificial barrier to soil pathogens.
Mulches maintain a warm temperature even during night-time which enables seeds to germinate quickly and for young plants to rapidly establish a strong root growth system.
Better modulation of crops like groundnuts and potatoes.
Soil erosion is adverted.
Serves longer than organic mulch films.