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Any gardener or agronomist who grows potatoes, sooner or later encounter the process of weeding this crop. Well, if the area is small - you can handle manually. But what about those who planted a whole lot or a field of potatoes? Fortunately, there is a way out of this situation. To date, there is a special device - "hedgehogs" for weeding potatoes. They will be able to ease the work of summer resident. The necessary work with this design is much faster. Meanwhile, the result is absolutely the same quality as with manual weeding. So, what is this unique equipment? Article will help to answer this question.
The main advantages of hedgehogs
The so-called hedgehogs are a device that, as a rule, consists of several rings of different diameters. The circles are apart from each other at some distance, and on their edge are the pins that eliminate the planting of potatoes from weeds. The design is usually a steam room, the components are attached to each other at some angle.
The advantages of this equipment is enough. The main ones are as follows:
- Allows you to quickly get rid of weeds. Moreover, the bushes of potatoes are not damaged, and unnecessary grass is torn out completely from the root.
- Along with weeding, this design loosens and floods the soil well. After this treatment, the potatoes will grow well - there will be access to air and moisture absorption will improve.
- Planting potatoes have an aesthetic appearance, the structure of the series is preserved.
In general, the design is very useful and necessary. Plus, it is worth noting that this device for weeding potatoes can be used absolutely on any soil, as well as any areas. As a rule, hedgehogs are purchased with a walk-behind tractor - they are included in the kit. But what to do if you still do not have this design? You should not get upset - the necessary equipment can be ordered from the supplier.
Varieties of hedgehogs for processing potatoes
To date, there are two types of hedgehogs:
- Rotary - the main functions: weed, fluff and spud. Undoubted plus of this variety of hedgehogs - it fits absolutely any motoblock.
- Conical - designed to remove weeds before germination.
Based on the characteristics, it becomes clear that rotational designs are usually purchased.
Homemade hedgehogs for weeding
Some craftsmen manage to make hedgehogs for weeding potatoes with their own hands. However, in this case we are talking about processing small areas. If you need to get rid of weeds, for example, on the whole field - you will have to purchase specialized equipment. So, how to make a homemade design for weeding potatoes? Just say, this will require ingenuity and a little zeal.
First you need to build a drawing. To do this, you need to fairly accurately imagine where each part will be. If this is not done, at the last moment something may not come together and the design will have to be redone.
Hedgehogs for manual use. Such a ripper can be represented not only in the form of a cone. Some masters take a hollow tube and weld teeth on it. The resulting structure is mounted on a metal frame, and then on a wooden handle. The principle of operation is simple - you need to press both forward and down. Only then can we guarantee that a large layer of soil will be captured.
Before you start designing this nozzle, try to find a craftsman who already has similar home-made equipment. This is necessary in order to test your strength and understand whether you can cope with it( good physical training is necessary for work).
Hedgehogs for motoblock. To build hedgehogs for motoblock, you need to carefully try. It will take three disks of different sizes. For example, the kit may be as follows: 300: 200: 100 mm. Circles must be on a metal pipe.
The outer rings should be 17.5 cm apart. It is not recommended to exceed this indicator.
Still need thorns. To do this, you can purchase a metal bar and cut 40 pieces out of it. As for the length of the spike, it can be different, but on average it is usually 10-14 cm.
Inside the structure, you need to place the largest ring, and outside it is small. Fix the discs can be using special jumpers.
Summing up, I would like to say that hedgehogs for weeding potatoes can become an irreplaceable thing. They will help save time and effort. Using these designs, there is no doubt that the harvest will grow excellent.
