[Market-farming] Wheel cultivator/hoe suggestions

Andy Fellenz fellenz at fltg.net
Fri May 1 12:26:06 EDT 2009


Consider getting a used Planet Jr.  They are relatively inexpensive on 
eBay and are easier to use than the high wheel cultivators.

Andy

ramoyer at gmail.com wrote:
> Just bought our farm last summer. Have about an acre under cultivation 
> and have begun selling at local market. Spinach, eggs, sorghum and 
> maple syrups now.
> Am using an Earthway HiWheel Cultivator for weeding and to work in 
> amendments; my children want to help.
> The Earthway design is too topheavy for my early teen and preteen girls.
>
> Any recommendations for a wheelhoe with a lower center of gravity than 
> the Earthway?
> We have loam with very few rocks, so the going is not too bad.
>
> Thanks,
> Richard Moyer
> Castlewood, VA
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