Forged steel weed gouge - Gschwind artisanal range

This forged steel weeding gouge from Gschwind with a wooden handle is designed to weed efficiently and effortlessly, making it an essential tool for both vegetable and ornamental gardens. Its long, thin, and hollow steel head easily penetrates the soil along the root to be removed. Thanks to the pivot located at the top of the blade and the help of the crutch handle, 'weeds' are easily extracted by leveraging.

Experienced gardeners have reported that this tool can also be used to harvest carrots and other elongated root vegetables, as long as the root does not exceed 5 cm in diameter.

The weeding gouge is suitable for weeding even large areas because its long handle allows you to work while protecting your back. This tool particularly excels when it comes to removing taproots, which are deeply anchored in the soil and difficult to pull out without breaking. They are found, for example, in carrots, parsnips, and also in many 'weeds' such as dandelions, plantains, thistles, sow thistles, or dock leaves. To destroy this type of plant, it is necessary to remove at least the first 5-7 centimetres of the root along with the rosette of leaves, sometimes the entire root. In general, leaving a small part of the root deep in the soil will not allow the plant to survive. Sink the head into the soil at the collar of the plant, by pressing on the handle. Once the head is sufficiently sunk, the user places the pivot on the ground by pressing on the handle to leverage. The head comes up with the root, and all that remains is to grab the plant by its foliage to remove it. This model consists of an ash handle, a wood known for its longevity, and a socket where the hand-forged spring steel head is attached.

Dimensions:

• Head dimensions: 27 x 5 cm
• Height: 110 cm
• Weight: 1.35 kg

Gschwind is a Swiss company specialising in the production of high-quality hand tools that combine robustness and ergonomics while meeting the most specific needs! This tool is made in Germany.