Roger, I have looked into this on the net and only found very large equipment. If you find small units for individuals to use, I would be interested in hearing about them. Aren't they on a par with flame weeding? Merla
Roger Pye wrote: > Ross McDonald wrote: > > > As a new convert to to the BD practice can anyone advise if steam is > > used and method of application in managing weeds in the vineyard. We > > are primarily using a modified cutoff plough and then reforming the > > soil beneath the vines - I dont like doing this as the soil is turned > > over too often and the feeder roots of the vines must suffer. we are > > also using mulch under the vines but the noxious weeds are still about. > > > > any comments? Ross McDonald > > > Leichardt Council in Sydney use steam in controlling roadside weeds. 18 > months ago the contractor offered to send a tanker and prime mover up to > Goulburn to a project I was working on to give a demo but nothing came > of it. I can find out some contact details if you like. Whereabouts are > you, Ross? > > If you are using a hay-type mulch 50-75mm thick that should cut the > weeds down a bit. What sort of weeds have you got? > > roger > > -- > > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% > > May I have given you seeds, > > that you can turn into roots, > > that will bear fruit in the future. (Rudolf Steiner) > > %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% > > Reiki Healer, Earth Healing, Natural Energy Divination > > Earthcare Environmental Solutions > > PO Box 2057 Queanbeyan NSW 2620 Australia > > Ph: +61 2 6255 3824 > > Fax: +61 2 6255 1028 > > Mob: +61 410 469 541 > > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
