Mechanical weed control in asparagus cultivation

Asparagus production is undergoing significant changes. More and more herbicides are being withdrawn from the market or are no longer approved for use. As a result, it is becoming increasingly important for asparagus growers to find alternative ways to control weeds.

Mechanical weed control is therefore becoming increasingly important.

By controlling weeds mechanically, the use of herbicides can be reduced. Timing is crucial: young weeds are easier to control than more established weeds. By repeatedly removing soil from the ridges and building them up again, growers can keep weed growth under control.

Solutions for Asparagus Growers

At Schoffelonderdelen.nl, we specialise in mechanical weed control. Our focus is on practical solutions that meet the needs of growers in the field.

For asparagus cultivation, we supply specialised finger weeders from K.U.L.T. Kress and ALM. These machines use rubber fingers to remove weeds close to the asparagus plants while minimising the risk of crop damage.

We now also offer a complete machine specifically designed for mechanical weed control in asparagus crops.

For more information about this machine, please feel free to contact us.

Working Together to Find the Right Solution

With fewer herbicides available, alternative approaches to weed control are becoming increasingly important. Mechanical weed control can play a key role in this.

At Schoffelonderdelen.nl, we are committed to developing practical solutions for growers. By offering reliable machinery and parts, we aim to make mechanical weed control easier and more effective for asparagus growers.

Interested in finding out more? Feel free to contact us. We’d be happy to help you find the right solution.

The first customers have already ordered Kult Kress finger weeders and mounted them on their own frames or cultivators. Below, you can see the results achieved using the Kult Kress Maxi Finger Weeder 700 mm – Orange, Soft in combination with a disc harrow.

Before                                                      After

                               

In the photos below, the customer is using ALM finger weeders.