Torsion weeders are thin bars that are adjusted to be close to small plants in light soils. As these bars move through the soil they lift and vibrate young weeds near crop plants. The operation is slow and must to be done with precision. None of the above mentioned tools will give perfect results all the time. The timing of cultivation is critical to achieving the desired results.
Young weeds are easier to control than older established weeds.
Conditions in the Northeast don't always allow a critical cultivation because of wet soils. With many crops the use of a banded herbicide will control weeds in the row and provide more flexibility in controlling weeds between rows. The key is to get the weeds when they are small. Information on our site was developed for conditions in the Northeast. Use in other geographical areas may be inappropriate.