Thermal weeding: an effective solution for organic micro-farms
What is Thermal Weeding?
The Neversink Farm burner: an innovative tool
On our microfarm, Les Jardins de la Valette, we use a thermal burner developed by Neversink Farm. This tool, specially designed for micro-farms, enables us to manage weeds efficiently.
Adapted to the scale of our farm, this burner is ergonomic and easy to use, even in confined spaces. It reflects our commitment to sustainable agricultural practices, guaranteeing healthy, natural products for our consumers while protecting the environment. Thanks to this tool, we keep our plots clean and preserve the biodiversity of our ecosystem.
Advantages of Thermal Weeding
The adoption of thermal weeding has many advantages for market gardeners, including :
Ease of use: This lightweight tool can weed a whole bed in just a few minutes. Two passes over the bed will burn its entire width.
Efficiency: Heat quickly destroys weeds, saving time without waiting for a tarpaulin to destroy them completely.
Optimizing false seeding: We use this tool in particular for growing carrots, a crop that requires a clean seedbed.
The thermal burner is a versatile tool that can be effectively used on other crops than those protected by tarpaulin, such as beet. If necessary, it can also be used to eliminate persistent weeds after a period of insufficient covering.