best tool for planting grass seed BroadforkUSA Made Heavy Duty Broadfork The Bootstrap Farmer Heavy Duty Broadfork is perfect for market gardeners and farmers looking to invest in the longevity and health of their soil. Manufactured in the USA with hardwood handles and heavy duty steel, this tool measures 24" wide, with 5 tines spaced 5 1 2 inches apart. Get your Texas made broadfork today and embrace farming that works. Features USA made American Ash hardwood handles (48" long) with ergonomic

USA Made Heavy-Duty Broadfork

The Bootstrap Farmer Heavy-Duty Broadfork is perfect for market gardeners and farmers looking to invest in the longevity and health of their soil. Manufactured in the USA with hardwood handles and heavy-duty steel, this tool measures 24" wide, with 5 tines spaced 5 1/2 inches apart. Get your Texas-made broadfork today and embrace farming that works. 

Features

• USA-made
• American Ash hardwood handles (48" long) with ergonomic design for comfort. *Note - variation occurs in wood grain color.
• Dimensions- 24'' width with 5 tines spaced 5-1/2 inches apart allows for optimal ground coverage.
• Tines are 10 15/16" from the middle of the base to the tip of the tine, 2 3/8" wide near the bar, and tapers down to 3/4". Tines are 1/4" thick. 
• Lightweight- 13.5 lbs (head), 15.5 lbs with handles
• Promotes beneficial microbes and earthworms.
• Enhances aeration and water penetration.
• Reduces soil erosion, improving soil structure and minimizing the need for chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
• Free Shipping / head and handles ship separately  

Installing Broadfork Handles

Insert the square handle into the top of the bar. Mark the center of the hole on the Broad fork head. Remove the poles &  Drill a 5/16" hole at the mark. Reinsert the pole, insert the supplied bolts, and secure with a nut. (Handles ship separately from broadfork head.)

How to Use a Broadfork

Simply insert the tines into the soil at the end of your bed and step down on the crossbar, using body weight to insert deeply. Rock gently and pull back on the handles to aerate the soil without overturning it. After a 45° handle tilt, remove the tines and move to the next section. For new soil, a second pass might be necessary to fully establish aeration channels. For more information check out How to Use a Broadfork: Techniques for Healthier Soil and Stronger Plants

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