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Fall might seem like an odd time to talk about planting, but there really is no better time to think ahead to the spring growing season. This gives you months to research best practices and equip your farm with the best tools for the next year’s tasks. In this blog, let’s get you prepared for spring 2026 by comparing and contrasting two popular planting tools – the rototiller and the power harrow. When it comes to seedbed preparation, two common pieces of equipment dominat …

Many people are familiar with the use of power harrows for market gardens. These machines are perfect for seedbed preparation and weed control. However, their design makes them perfect for other jobs as well–on the small farm and beyond. First, let’s look at the design of a power harrow. A power harrow has a series of vertical tines connected to horizontal axes. As these axes turn, they till the soil to an adjustable level. A mesh roller follows these axes further tamping the soil a …

With the advent of spring comes the time to prepare market gardens for production. Power harrows are an excellent choice for this task. By design, these machines are perfect for seedbed preparation and weed control. Not only are they less damaging to the soil than more traditional tillage tools like the power tiller, but their versatility allows them to tackle a variety of jobs. And who doesn’t love getting more bang for their buck? First let’s look at the design of a power harrow. …