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pakin



Joined: 31 Dec 1969
Posts: 219
Location: Hubbard,TEXAS

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 5:09 am    Post subject: Rotavator  

Someone mentioned "rotavator" a fews days back, but I can't remember who or where. Has anyone had experience with this implement? If so, what do you think about it?

Pat Akin
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Dchall_San_Antonio



Joined: 18 Mar 2003
Posts: 2002
Location: San Antonio,TEXAS

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:36 pm    Post subject:  

Are you talking about the farm implement towed behind a tractor or the little hand held thing that looks like a broken weed eater? Either one looks like a way to kill soil fungus and destroy the soil structure at the surface.

Were you thinking of using it to clear up a problem?
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pakin



Joined: 31 Dec 1969
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Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2005 1:26 pm    Post subject: Rotavator  

The one pulled behind a tractor. The Howard Rotavator is advertised in Acres USA--"serving organic farmers since 1912." "Kills cover crop, reduces compaction, etc.

Pat Akin
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Dchall_San_Antonio



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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 4:14 pm    Post subject:  

A mower kills the crop and leaves behind a green mulch that protects the surface from impact by raindrops (which can compact and cap the surface).
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