Spear & Jackson 5050OH - Traditional Onion Hoe, Blue, 32.5 x 8 x 7.5 cm

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There are four main types of garden hoes; Dutch, draw, stirrup and heart-shaped. Each varies slightly in shape and can, therefore, be helpful for different tasks. Paddle, or Draw, hoe. The basic garden hoe goes by many names, including paddle, draw, chopping, or planter. The paddle at the end of the handle is a small rectangle, approximately 6 by 4 inches (15 x 10 cm.), angled at 90 degrees. This is a good general hoe that can help you dislodge weeds by the root or mound and shape soil. You can find versions of this with smaller paddles for tight spaces and in lighter weights. If you aren’t sure how to use a hoe that is more specialized, this is a good place to start. If you have never grown onions before, or perhaps never grown them successfully, then follow along with my guide for onion success this year! Seeds or Sets

The reason is that many decades ago, digging hoes became hard to get, and some tool company beefed up a standard draw hoe in a poor attempt Two, the head-to-handle connection is not strong enough. A real digging hoe has a beefy connection that is designed to withstand the chopping forces. Dutch hoe: This is the most common garden hoe and is often the easiest to use. Used standing upright, a Dutch hoe has a sharp, wide and open blade that skims just below the surface of the soil to sever weeds from their roots. The Corona GT 3244 Hoe Cultivator is our top choice for garden hoes. Its 2-in-1 steel head can stretch your dollar even further, with one side that is built to cultivate the soil, and the other to aerate. If you want something specifically built for removing weeds, we recommend Grampa’s Weeder. The company has been around since 1913 and has created a steel four-claw design that works on all types of soil. What to Look forin a Garden Hoe Handles This oscillating hoe by Fiskars is designed to make light work of weed roots without harming plants and flowers – I’d say of all the oscillating hoes this is the one that delivers on that. The handle is made from a robust aluminum, it’s lightweight but doesn’t sacrifice durability. The soft grip is extra long which I really liked as I am still able to hold onto the grip and use it in many different positions. There’s a hanging hoop at the top of the handle too for storage. The full length is 167.5cm so it’s really built for turning a chore into something more bearable and far less of a workout. The real bonus here is the movement of the head.Drying is essential as it helps the onions form a tough outer shell that allows them to store for much longer. Make sure the spot you choose to dry them is dry, light and ideally they don’t want to be on the ground. The right choice of tool in the garden can make a big difference. A hoe is used to dislodge weeds or for cultivating the garden, stirring up and mounding the soil. It’s an important tool for any serious gardener, but did you know that there are multiple types of garden hoes? Some are better for specific jobs, like weeding, while others are designed for bigger or smaller spaces. Choose the right hoe for the job and both the garden and your muscles will thank you. Types of Garden Hoes There are quite simply too many styles of hoes to speak about and if I’m honest and went on about all the different sub genres of hoes, I would probably fall asleep telling you. But there are three main types of hoes worth knowing about as knowing how they work then means you know how to choose the right tool for the job. It can be quite fun teasing the labourer and watching him struggle with the wrong hoe from time to time though too. Types of hoe

This means I sow the seeds into module trays but sow three or four seeds per module rather than growing them individually. But when you start to group them by what the hoe is USED FOR, and what the ACTION is to make it work, then there are just 5 different categories of garden hoes.Ideal for use in smaller spaces or raised beds, the versatile tools offer superb manoeuvrability and performance. Choose from: Sowinto modular trays filled with peat-free seed compost. Although one plant per module is effective, growing three to four per module saves space, although the resulting bulbs may be smaller. Sow two seeds per module for the first option, five or sixfor the second (then thin out the seedlings later if necessary). Place the trayin a heated propagatoror on a warm sunny windowsill, at 10–16°C (50–60°F). Seedlings should appear within a couple of weeks. Remove from the propagator, place in bright light and keep the compost moist. Growing onions from seeds is a long process, and ideally, you need an indoor area to start them off in early spring before moving them outside later.