Hoe

Function

• Agitate the surface of the soil around plants, to remove weeds



• Pile soil around the base of plants (hilling);



• Create narrow furrows (drills) and shallow trenches for planting seeds and bulbs;



• Generally dig and move soil (e.g. harvesting potatoes), and chop weeds, roots and crop residues.

Types
Collinear hoe: has a narrow, razor-sharp blade which is used to slice weeds by skimming it just above the surface of the soil with a sweeping motion; it is unsuitable for tasks like soil moving and chopping.

Dego Hoe: The typical farming and gardening hoe with a heavy, broad delta-shaped blade and a flat edge.

Dutch hoe: (scuffle, action, oscillating, swivel, or hula hoe) is a design that is pushed or pulled through the soil to cut weeds just under the surface. Its tool-head is a loop of flat, sharpened strap metal. It is not as efficient as a chopping hoe for pulling or pushing soil.

Onion Hoe: A thin bladed hoe that is recommended when removing weeds near vegetable plants. It is easier to handle than larger, heavy hoes.