The Einbock Tine Weeder
Superior Mechanical Weed Control
Putting you in control of weeds!
Controlling Weeds in organic crops is a serious issue. Using a Tined Weeder is an effective way to control weeds. The Tined Weeder works in two ways: pulling up some of the weeds and burying some. Seventy percent of the success in using tine weeders stems from covering and choking germinating weeds with topsoil. Thirty percent of the elimination results are achieved by uprooting them. Either way, the Tined Weeder is an effective way to put you in control of your weeds, instead of the weeds in control of your crop!
The Tined Weeder is used in “Blind Cultivation” and as crops mature.“Blind Cultivation” is also known as “Broadcast Weed Cultivation” “Blind Cultivation” is done before the weed seedlings are even seen. This would be when the weeds are the smallest and therefore more vulnerable. At this stage they are susceptible to disturbances, such as the action of a tined weeder. When the soil is disturbed at this time it becomes too dry and loose for the seed to grow in. Using a tined weeder disrupts the soil, one half to one inch typically. Using the tined weeder when the weeds are at the white root or cotylen is best. Fighting weeds has to be timed around soil cultivation and sowing. Although tined weeding is most effective before the new plants have emerged, it is still possible to use the weeder once the weeds have passed the small-leaf stage by having a more intense weeding procedure- more pressure on the tines or a steeper angle. It is important to choose the best time to use the Tined Weeder. Put in use at noon, in sunny weather, will dry up the weed seedlings that are pulled up and eliminate them. The working range of Tine Weeder is impressive. They have been successful with grain, corn, beetroot, potatoes, peas, soybeans, tomatoes, peanut, cotton, onions, strawberries and grassland etc. Based on the age of the plants, your speed and operation will vary. The tined weeder fits perfectly into any over all cultivation concept, which range from crop rotation, fertilization and improving soil to mechanical weed control. A tined weeder can be successfully used from early to late in the crop cycle. When working in more mature crops, tines can be removed so the plants will not be harmed. It is important to adjust tines to fit a specific operation. You may feel uncomfortable the first time you use a Tined Weeder. You may think you are doing more harm than good, but with practice, you will more fully understand how you can use a weeder and which settings work best. It will be up to you-because you know best about your soil, conditions and weather- to determine the ideal tine setting, working depth, and speed. For the best results it is important to adjust the tine settings based on your conditions. There are many opinions about when and how a Tined Weeder should be used. For that reason you may want to talk with several owners who are using the weeder in the same crops you are planting. A Tined Weeder will be a valuable addition to your overall operation. We gladly give you names and numbers of satisfied customers!
