What does a broadfork do?
A broadfork is a multi-purpose lawn and gardening tool ideal for turning, tilling, lifting, and aerating soil. Broadforks have two pole handles that connect to a row of steel tines along a crossbar, which allows you to put your foot on the tool and drive it into the ground while holding the two grips.
Why are Broadforks so expensive?
The cost is high because the broadfork is handmade in a small, local shop and is made out of indestructible alloy steel.
How do you pick a broadfork?
First, consider the length of the tines. Shorter tines (that is, anything shorter than 10 inches) is good for flipping sod and soil, while longer tines (anything longer than 10 inches) might dig into your subsoil, acting more like a subsoiler—the common tractor implement intended to loosen deep into the ground.
How wide is a broadfork?
Four tines. 15″ wide. Designed for compact soil and deep aeration. Four tines.
Is broadfork tilling?
It assumes no-till can be achieved overnight in any soil simply by management alone. Is the broadfork a tillage implement? The short answer is… For us at No-Till Growers, it’s a tool that’s helping us grow both soil and plants.
How long are the tines on a broadfork?
approximately eight inches long
It consists of five or so metal tines, approximately eight inches long, spaced a few inches apart on a horizontal bar, with two handles extending upwards to chest or shoulder level, forming a large U-shape.
What is a Tilther?
The tilther, which was conceptualized by Eliot Coleman, is a lightweight battery-powered tiller designed to work the top two inches of your soil. It was created to help market gardeners keep their beds healthy in an efficient and simple way, especially in small spaces, like tunnels or greenhouses.
Which broadfork is best?
The Best Broadforks On Amazon
- Treadlite Broadfork – American Made.
- DeWit 31-9114 Galvanized Broadfork Grelinette.
- LAM Hand Tiller Broadfork.
- Bully Tools 92627 Broad Fork with Fiber Glass Handle.
- EZ Digger Broadfork Mac’s No Till.
What is a potato fork?
: a hand fork with several curved tines used for digging potatoes.