Black Mulch Film Roll 500m x 1.6m – Plastic Mulching Film Nairobi, Kenya
Black Mulch Film Roll 500m x 1.6m – Plastic Mulching Film in Nairobi, Kenya
Grow more with less water and fewer weeds. Our UV-stabilised black plastic mulch film keeps soil moist, blocks weeds and keeps your produce clean — trusted by farmers and greenhouse growers across Kajiado, Nairobi and beyond.
Product Overview
This black mulch film roll is an agricultural-grade polyethylene film laid over planting beds to cover the soil around your crops. The black colour blocks sunlight, so weeds cannot grow under it, while the film itself locks moisture into the soil and cuts evaporation.
Its width suits standard raised beds, leaving enough film on each side to bury and anchor the edges. One long roll means fewer joins, faster laying and less wastage on large plots — ideal for tomato, capsicum, strawberry, watermelon and vegetable farmers looking for higher yields and lower labour costs.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Agricultural Plastic Mulch Film Roll |
|---|---|
| Size | 500 m long x 1.6 m wide |
| Coverage per Roll | 800 m² of film |
| Bed Length Covered | Approx. 500 m of raised bed (bed top about 0.9–1.0 m wide) |
| Colour | Black (opaque) |
| Material | Low-density / linear low-density polyethylene (LDPE / LLDPE) |
| Thickness | Agricultural gauge — confirm the micron rating with our branch team before ordering |
| UV Treatment | UV stabilised for one full growing season in open sun |
| Light Transmission | Near zero — stops weed germination under the film |
| Core | Cardboard core for easy unrolling by hand or mulch-laying machine |
| Surface Finish | Smooth, flexible and stretchable for a tight fit over beds |
| Compatibility | Drip irrigation lines, raised beds, flat beds, greenhouses and open fields |
| Selling Unit | Per roll |
Key Benefits of Black Mulch Film
Saves Water
Cuts soil evaporation so you irrigate less often — a big saving in dry seasons and on drip systems.
Stops Weeds
Black film blocks light, so weeds cannot grow around your crops. Less weeding, lower labour cost.
Warms the Soil
Absorbs heat to warm the root zone, helping seedlings establish faster and crops mature earlier.
Keeps Fertiliser in Place
Reduces nutrient leaching from heavy rain, so more of your fertiliser feeds the plant.
Cleaner Produce
Fruits like strawberries, tomatoes and melons rest on film, not soil — less rot and better market grade.
Less Soil Erosion
Protects beds from rain splash and erosion, and reduces soil-borne disease splashing onto leaves.
How to Use Mulch Film – Step by Step
- Prepare the bed. Plough, harrow and remove stones, sticks and old roots. Form raised beds and level the top so the film sits flat.
- Add fertiliser and pre-water. Apply your basal fertiliser or manure and moisten the soil before covering — damp soil holds the film better.
- Lay the drip lines. Place drip irrigation tapes along the bed top, holes facing up, before laying the film.
- Dig anchor trenches. Open a shallow trench about 10–15 cm deep along both sides of the bed to hold the film edges.
- Roll out the film. Choose a calm, cool morning or late afternoon. Bury the start of the roll at the bed end, then unroll along the bed, pulling the film tight with no wrinkles or air pockets.
- Bury the edges. Cover the film edges in the trenches with soil and press firmly so wind cannot lift it. Bury the far end when you reach it.
- Make planting holes. Punch or cut holes of about 5–8 cm at your crop spacing, for example 30–45 cm for tomatoes. A heated tin or hole-punch tool gives clean round holes.
- Plant and maintain. Transplant seedlings through the holes, water in, and check edges after strong winds. Pull out any weeds that appear at the planting holes.
- Remove after harvest. Lift and roll up the used film at the end of the season and dispose of it responsibly so plastic does not remain in your soil.
Ideal Crops for Mulch Film
Why Buy Mulch Film from Shabbiri Hardware?
Trusted Since 1990
Decades of experience supplying farmers, contractors and homeowners in Nairobi and Kajiado.
Complete Farm Supply
Get mulch film, drip irrigation pipes, fittings, shade nets and water tanks in one stop.
Two Branches on Magadi Road
Convenient pick-up at Ongata Rongai and Tuala, with delivery available around Nairobi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one roll cover a large farm?
Yes. The long roll covers large plots with fewer joins — see the coverage figures in the specifications above, and talk to our team for bulk orders.
Can I use mulch film with drip irrigation?
Yes. Lay the drip lines first, then cover them with the film so water goes straight to the roots with very little evaporation.
How long does the film last?
It is UV stabilised to last one full growing season in open sun when laid tight and anchored well.
Does black mulch film work in greenhouses?
Yes. It is widely used inside greenhouses for tomatoes, capsicum and cucumbers to control weeds and save water.
Where can I buy mulch film in Nairobi?
Visit either of our two Shabbiri Hardware branches on Magadi Road — see the maps and directions below.
Visit Our Branches
Ongata Rongai Branch
Magadi Road, opposite Hashi Petrol Station, Ongata Rongai
Tuala Branch
Magadi Road, past Nazarene University, Tuala
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Specifications
| Category | Agricultural Supplies |
| Availability | In stock |
| Sourced by | Shabbiri Hardware Kenya Limited |
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