Oscillating hoe or collinear hoe: what is the difference?
Weeding is an essential step in keeping crops healthy and productive. Here is how to choose between the oscillating hoe and the collinear hoe.
Weeding is an essential step in keeping gardens healthy and productive. But faced with the various tools available, it can be hard to make the right choice. Today, we compare two stars of precision weeding: the oscillating hoe and the collinear hoe.
The oscillating hoe: flexible and versatile
The oscillating hoe is ideal for weeding in beds or rows. It works through a back-and-forth motion thanks to its hinged blade, which makes it very ergonomic. It is particularly effective on small weeds, which it uproots at the surface without deeply turning over the soil.
The collinear hoe: millimetre precision
Thin, light and sharp, the collinear hoe is designed for demanding market gardeners who want to work as close as possible to the vegetables without damaging them. Thanks to its straight, fine blade, it slides just under the soil crust, cutting weeds without disturbing the structure of the ground. It is the perfect tool for precision weeding and delicate crops.
In summary: which tool for which use?
So, oscillating hoe or collinear hoe? Why not both.
Buy the collinear hoe (rasette) at Spidplant
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