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leT THe TIlleR DO THe WORK
While tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the tiller along while the tines do the digging.
Walk on the side that is not yet finished (to avoid making footprints in the freshly tilled soil)
and lightly, but securely grip the handlebar with just one hand.
AVOID TIllING sOGGy, WeT sOIl
Tilling wet soil often results in large, hard clumps of soil that can interfere with planting. If
time permits, wait a day or two after heavy rains to allow the soil to dry before tilling. Test
soil by squeezing it into a ball. If it compresses too easily, it is too wet to till.
PRePARING seeDbeDs
When preparing a seedbed, go over the same path twice in the first row, then overlap one-
half the tiller width on the rest of the passes. When finished in one direction, make a second
pass at a right angle. Overlap each pass for best results (in very hard ground, it may take
three or four passes to thoroughly pulverize the soil.)
If the garden size will not permit lengthwise and then crosswise tilling, then overlap the first
passes by one-half a tiller width, followed by successive passes at one quarter width.
CUlTIVATING
With planning, you can allow enough room between rows to cultivate. Leave room for the
hood width, plus enough extra room for future plant growth.
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