Planting sweet potatoes in our recently “crimped” bed. Our mission: making local sustainable agriculture an important part of our community through farming, education, and community events. Visit www.pennypackfarm.org for more information.
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5 Responses to No-Till Farming (Part 2)
No harvest I presume. Hard to evaluate this without the results.
kentuckyboychris
January 14, 2012 at 5:18 am Reply
We took two standard coulters from a tool bar and welded clamps to the frame of the transplanter to hold them in place. It was a pretty simple welding job. The coulters were spaced pretty close, about 4″ apart, to cut the slot.
No harvest I presume. Hard to evaluate this without the results.
broadwayFan28
January 14, 2012 at 4:21 am
cool
kentuckyboychris
January 14, 2012 at 5:18 am
We took two standard coulters from a tool bar and welded clamps to the frame of the transplanter to hold them in place. It was a pretty simple welding job. The coulters were spaced pretty close, about 4″ apart, to cut the slot.
FarmPennypack
January 14, 2012 at 6:12 am
you’re using a waterwheel, how did you modify/add coulters? i also use a waterwheel and am seriously considering starting to roller/crimp.
themall1314
January 14, 2012 at 6:56 am
Video of the harvest?
CarriageHouseFarm
January 14, 2012 at 7:37 am