bumigro Mulch Film Offers Plastic-Free Mulch Solution for Vegetable Growers

Microbe-Edible Mulch Film Wins World Ag Expo Award

būmigro Mulch Film is offering vegetable growers a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic mulch by combining durability with natural decomposition. Made from upcycled agricultural biomass, the microbe-edible film delivers the same performance growers expect from conventional plastic, including moisture retention, weed suppression, and soil warming, without creating long-term waste.

Designed to match the needs of every growing season, būmigro Mulch Film remains strong and flexible during crop production. When the season ends, growers can simply disc the film into the soil.

There is no removal or disposal required. Soil microorganisms recognize the material as a food source and naturally break it down into organic matter, water, and carbon dioxide, leaving no plastic residue or harmful byproducts behind.

For vegetable growers, this approach can significantly reduce labor demands and disposal costs, which often account for a large share of production expenses. By eliminating plastic removal and off-farm disposal, the system also helps prevent soil disturbance and erosion.

In addition to labor savings, the film supports long-term soil health. Certified to meet the highest international standards, the composting process helps keep soil productive season after season while aligning with sustainable farming practices.

The innovation has gained international recognition, earning a spot among the Top 10 winners in the 2026 World Ag Expo Top 10 New Products Contest, sponsored by the F3 Initiative. Vegetable growers can see the award-winning mulch film in person during the World Ag Expo, scheduled for February 10-12, 2026, in Tulare, California, where it will be featured alongside other leading agricultural innovations.

Photo Credit: būmigro Mulch Film by būmi