What's A Warren Hoe?
The blade is heart shaped with the point facing downwards and it has no cutting edge. The shape of the neck should be swan neck rather than straight, this avoids the build up of soil behind the blade. The width of the blade is usually about 15cm (6inches) wide.
What's This Hoe Used For?
This hoe is used making seed drills, furrows, mainly for vegetables.
It is excellent for making single planting holes, saving you having to bend using a hand trowel.
Another job where it excels is earthing up vegetables such as potatoes, celery, leeks and asparagus.
How Do You Use This Hoe?
For ease of use and comfort the length of the handle is critical. The handle needs to be long enough to prevent you from having to bend your back too much and the easiest way to find the right length hoe for you is to select one which measures from the ground to your ear.
The best position for using this garden hoe when making seed drills or furrows is to stand upright, holding the hoe as you would a broom.
Bottom Line
The warren hoe is recommended for making seed drills, furrows. It is also recommended for earthing up vegetables.
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