Torsion Weeders
Mode of Action | uproots weeds |
Required Bed Preparation |
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Row Spacing |
10" minimum |
Optimum Weed Stage | cotyledon - 2 true leaves |
Optimum Crops |
crops must be extremely well-rooted with sufficient row spacing |
Optimum Crop Stage | 2+ true leaves, very well-rooted |
Speed | 2 - 7 mph |
Settings |
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Crop Damage | crops will be uprooted if not sufficiently established |
Combinations with Other Tools |
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Modified from van der Schans et al. (2006). Practical weed control in arable farming and outdoor vegetable cultivation without chemicals. Wageningen UR, Applied Plant Research: Lelystad, Netherlands.
Videos
Tilmor torsions via Michigan State University Extension
Hand torsion tool via The Market Gardener
Magic Cultivator as sold by Small Farm Works
In the Literature
Brown, B, and ER Gallandt. (2018). Evidence of synergy with 'stacked' intrarow cultivation tools. Weed Research 58(4):284-291