Broadfork DE PYPERE AIR-FIT, 3 forged tines, with 2 ATLAS handles 130 cm

DE PYPERE broadfork or Woeler AIR-FIT for soil cultivation in vegetable and ornamental gardens

Broadfork or aerator DE PYPERE AIR-FIT of lacquered steel, width 34 cm, with a working width of 23 cm and 3 forged tines 27 cm long, total height 158 cm. This broadfork is fitted with 2 ash wood handles 130 cm long. This broadfork is also called Grelinette, woeler or compost fork.

With this broadfork you can easily loosen the topsoil in the ornamental or vegetable garden. It is also used to loosen compost.

Thanks to the lever action of the broadfork, work can be done with relatively little effort. Due to the length of the handle, the user stands upright, which greatly reduces the likelihood of back pain. Because of the broad shape, the handles do not come into contact with the body during use.

At the rear the broadfork is reinforced with a brace. In addition to strengthening the fork itself, the brace also serves as a handy step during use. This allows extra force to be applied with the foot when driving it into the ground and prevents footwear from being damaged.

The handles of the broadfork are made of ash wood. This wood is tough, shock-absorbing and strong. The ash wood handles have a comfortably smooth finish and, due to their length of 130 cm, provide an ergonomic working posture.

Why garden with a broadfork?

Soil cultivation with a broadfork or soil loosener is a good alternative to Ground stake. By loosening the soil, important nutrients, micro-organisms and other soil life are preserved in the topsoil.

A broadfork is also useful for weeding. By loosening the top layer, the weeds can be easily removed.

Additionally, when soil is worked with a broadfork the soil structure is better preserved. This improves the water balance and drainage in the topsoil. This helps plants cope better with both dry and wet periods.

All of this together contributes to better growing conditions, less weed pressure and healthier crops in the vegetable and ornamental garden.

How the broadfork works

Then pull the bracket back, which loosens the soil. With a twisting motion you further loosen the soil. If necessary, you can use the tines to loosen any larger clods a little more.