Spear & Jackson 4052NB Elements Onion Hoe, Blue, 32.5 x 8 x 8 cm

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There are quite simply too many styles of hoes to speak about and if I’m honest and went on about all the different sub genres of hoes, I would probably fall asleep telling you. But there are three main types of hoes worth knowing about as knowing how they work then means you know how to choose the right tool for the job. It can be quite fun teasing the labourer and watching him struggle with the wrong hoe from time to time though too. Types of hoe

FSC certified tools to be admired with their beautiful solid ash handles and etching, they make a lovely present for yourself or others. One, the hoe head does not have enough weight to allow it to chop through hard ground. The weight ratio Draper are a good quality brand that no doubt you have heard of – they are always delivering mid range tool quality at the lower end of the pricing structure – it applies to almost all hand tools too. And it’s unsurprising The Dutch hoe has an angled blade that is pushed and pulled through the soil to slice weeds just under the surface of the soil. Also look out for the Royal Dutch hoe – a formidable tool that has a row of zig-zag teeth (making the hoe resemble a crown) that slice on the push stroke, with a hook blade on the reverse to cut on the pull stroke. For extra thrust, choose one that sports a pistol-style grip at the end of its handle. Razor HoeThis is the first decision you need to make when deciding to grow onions, do you grow them from seeds or from sets? Seeds Plant onion sets so the pointed tip only just shows above the soil surfaceSets are usually planted in spring, from mid-March to mid-April. There are also a few varieties for autumn planting, often sold as overwintering or Japanese onions – these are less sensitive to cold, which would otherwise cause bolting. Autumn planting is not suitable in heavy soils prone to waterlogging, as the sets are likely to rot. But they can be planted on modules indoors instead, then transplanted outdoors in spring, which still gives them a head-start.

But when you start to group them by what the hoe is USED FOR, and what the ACTION is to make it work, then there are just 5 different categories of garden hoes. The onions then grow as a cluster when you move them outside. You don’t thin them out; transplant the entire module. Pros & Cons Hoes come in all shapes and sizes. Here are a few of the more useful types of hoe you might come across. Draw Hoe It is fairly easy to see when onions are ready to harvest, the leaves will flop, start turning yellow and generally just look a bit old and tired. If you have never grown onions before, or perhaps never grown them successfully, then follow along with my guide for onion success this year! Seeds or SetsIf you find your tools have rusted, distilled vinegar and aluminium foil can be used to easily remove this But a draw hoes has a light cone connection, so an hour or two of chopping with it usually results in the head breaking off the handle. This garden hoe reaches up to 36 inches, which is ideal for gardeners who may find long-handled tools hard to work with. However, if you are specifically seeking a long garden tool, you may find other, better choices available. (The manufacturer also makes this in an adjustable-handle model.) If not, this tool should continue to provide you with lasting performance each season.