Our mission is to provide growers with effective natural alternatives to chemical pesticides. The book is available separately, at no charge, or as part of the NGMA standards notebook. The book examines different growing media, nutrient levels, irrigation regimes, and the 20 best tomato varieties for hydroponic production. A number of growers have turned to backpack or tractor-drawn flamers to perform weed management tasks on the farm. Flamers are propane fueled and are used to pass heat quickly over small weeds.
Weeds begin to wilt and die within a few minutes after flaming.
Backpack flamers consist of a propane tank which is carried in a backpack, a wand and hose to carry the fuel, and a shielded torch. Weight of the entire unit, including a full tank of propane weights around 45 lbs. The advantage of this type of unit is that it is quick and easy to use. Propane companies will occasionally give assistance to growers assembling flamers. The bed can then be planted.