[AT] O.T. - portable weed burner?

[Herb Metz]

Thank You Grant; I have found several good articles on the subject, but your 
'Flame Weeders' provided the info that I am specifically interested in. 
Herb(GA)


On 3/11/2016 12:53 AM, Herb Metz wrote:
> We have a large vegetable garden and solve the weed problem either by 
> cultivation or by laying down reclaimed silt fence. Our weed problem 
> around the edges takes a long time even with a 5 HP weed eater on 14” hard 
> rubber tires.
> Google illustrated some organic farmers have built large eight row burners 
> operating in 2’ tall corner; burns portion of young leaves but no 
> permanent damage to the corn stalk. Could not find a one row version of 
> such device; does anyone know of something on the market?
> Herb(GA)
>
>
As an organic farmer, I know what you are talking about - we use them
for Onions and Leeks as well as pre-emergence for Parsnips and Carrots
sometimes. In a garden situation, a simple tank and hand wand could be
mounted on a wagon or tractor to handle an area. The key is to have even
application of the flame. Flame weeders are a useful tool for weeds in
grass like crops and waxy coated leaf crops.
            Grant Brians
            Hollister,California farmer of vegetables, herbs and nuts
plus www.gourmetseed.com for seed sales