This is a short video showing the use of a broadfork in preparing our
greenhouse for spring planting. This tool loosens and aerates the soil
to a depth of 11 inches allowing plant roots to more easily access
nutrients at lower levels. The broad fork preserves natural soil
structure by not mixing soil stratum. We have found this method of
"tillage" to be far superior to our walk behind rototiller which; only
works to a depth of 5 inches, damages soil structure, destroys
earthworms and other soil creatures, and spreads perennial weeds(by
chopping up rhizomes).
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