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Ideas on a small cordless tiller for raised beds?

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George the Pigman:
I am thinking of getting a small very light cordless tiller to do my 8ft by 4ft raised beds. Really just breaking up the soil for planting and sowing etc. Has anyone any recommendations. I was thinking of getting an extra battery with it.

Obelixx:
I just send out OH to remove any big weeds and then I hoe and rake as necessary.   Where possible, we now apply a layer of hardboard and then compost from the heaps as we're trying to limit soil disturbance and build up healthy levels of fertility and micro-organisms.

IanDH:
I use one of these - www.worldofwolf.co.uk/wolf-garten-multi-change-soil-miller-15cm-das for my raised beds - 12 x 4ft.  Only works the top 1 or 2 inch so does not break up soil structure and is really good for turning compost into the top layer. 

They seem to have pushed the price, but there may be some old stock or offer around to secure cheaper.

Tee Gee:
This is the tool I have used for the last 30–40 years for jobs like you describe. (See attachments 1 &2)

There are many similar products to be had online, e.g.

Long shafted; https://www.charlies.co.uk/wilkinson-sword-1111119w-stainless-steel-3-prong-cultivator.html

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spear-Jackson-Elements-Prong-Cultivator/dp/B004410DIU?th=1

Short Shafted; https://www.rhsplants.co.uk/product/_/dewit-3-tine-cultivator-ash-drop-grip-handle/classid.2000037652/

I just thought they were worth considering rather than lugging a piece of machinery onto your beds, plus the only thing that requires recharging is you! :glasses9:

saddad:
We have several similar Tee Gee, we call the largest one "the plough"...

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