Walk-Behind Propane Weed Burner

Walk-Behind Propane Weed Burner CROPS Miscellaneous Gardeners who prefer to burn weeds rather than spray or till them may want to check out the new Pyroweeder made by Farmer’s Friend LLC in Tennessee “We’ve been working on it for a couple of years ” says Jonathan Dysinger owner of the company “A lot of customers were asking for a unit on wheels so they wouldn’t have to carry the tank ” To flame weed a garden Dysinger recommends tilling the soil early and letting the weeds start to grow then burning them when they are still small If there is time for two burns that’s even better Dysinger says A double dose of flaming will eliminate the majority of weed pressure and the garden bed is ready for planting “The Pyroweeder is designed to straddle a 30-in bed ” Dysinger says With an offset and reversible handle the operator walks in a path next to the row to avoid compacting the soil bed The size of the unit makes it easy for customers to push Typically the Pyroweeder is used by gardeners with 1 to 5 acres “The whole unit is aluminum and stainless steel so nothing will rust ” Dysinger says The Pyroweeder starts at $895 propane tank not included and has a dual tank option By spring Farmer’s Friend plans to have a 48-in wide model available The company plans to offer other accessories that can be used on the Pyroweeder’s chassis The burners remove easily by turning a couple of knobs Farmer’s Friend sells the Pyroweeder and other small farm products directly through its website which includes a video of the flame weeder in action Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Farmer’s Friend LLC 762 Dry Prong Rd Williamsport Tenn 38487 ph 931 583-0397; www farmersfriendllc com

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