Why and how to use a grelinette?
How do I use a grelinette effectively?
To get the most out of your grelinette, we recommend you follow these tips:
1: Plant the grelinette by stepping backwards: When using the grelinette, walk backwards on the board to drive the tool into the soil. It's preferable to avoid planting the planter head-on, as this can be dangerous and inefficient.
2: Gently lift the root ball: The aim of the grelinette is not to lift the root ball completely, but to aerate it slightly. Simply lift the clod just enough to allow better circulation of air and nutrients. Don't try to break up the clods or lift the soil excessively.
3: Spacing between soil blocks: When planting the grelinette, leave sufficient space between the soil blocks. A spacing of around 40 to 50 cm is recommended. This allows you to see the clods rise in their entirety and effectively aerate the soil.
By integrating the grelinette into your cultivation practices, you'll promote soil health and achieve better results on your farm.
In addition to improving soil aeration and oxygenation, the use of the grelinette offers an additional advantage on our farm. By breaking rodent galleries, this tool helps to disrupt their activity. In our cropping systems, where tillage is limited to the surface, this can lead to an increase in rodent populations. By breaking their galleries, we disturb them and help to manage their presence in a natural way.