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use of spade |
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Spade is a weeding implement that is commonly used in our country.It has a wooden handle and metalic blade.
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two of our friends with spade |
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I am working with spade |
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Digging is done with the help of spade.Digging brings out underground vegetative parts,which is then removed away by hand pulling or raking.Using of spade is not suitable for large plot containing field c
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Spade and me |
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I am working in my home garden with niri |
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Spade is very useful against deep rooted perennial.It is suitable for small plots and kitchen gardens.Deep ploughing breaks the plough pan. Using of spade is time consuming and labour intensive.
The most common method pf weed control in upland crops is the use of a small sickle like device called Niri or khurpi.This is widely used Traditional device being used by the farmers over centuries in almost all countries of the world.Niri is very much effective against annual,biennial and simple perennials.Mulching and loosening of soil is also achieved.Niri is not suitable against irrigated muddy and wet soils.It is also time consuming to remove weed with niri.
Nice info !
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