It is the time of year to start thinking about farm equipment. Tilling becomes a farmers preoccupation in the spring, waiting for the
perfect field conditions for good beds all year. So today's Random Things No One Told Me about Farming is about Tillers!
- Are you aware of how much soil will erode a tiller blade, over time? The silver blade started at the same size as the black one. Look at the difference when they are laid on to of each other.
Replacing the blades may make the tiller work as good as new. - Blades are cheap when compared with a new Tiller.
- If you have a high tunnel you should maybe consider a walk behind tractor. Earth Tools makes a wide range including BCS tillers.
- "Rock burriers" are tillers where the tines rotate backwards. This throws dirt on top of anything the tiller brings up making wonderful beds. But they also cost a ton more, but think about how much heavier that must be made for the tines to go against the direction of the tractor... Also, the tractor must be higher horse power. One of these are on our wish list...
- Along with a "spader", these are a tiller alternative which helps maintain more of the soil structure.
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