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Electric weeder . Organic weed control for New Zealand

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Worldwide the movement towards organics is growing, and the increasing concerns with herbicide use has resulted in some countries banning it completely. Concerns include spray residue in waterways, and weeds developing herbicide resistance.

We want to provide a sustainable, non-toxic alternative solution to weed problems.

When you use electricity the weeds becomes food for the worms, the weed seeds at the surface are undisturbed and the fungi deep in the soil remains healthy. When the roots of the trees in the orchards start coming into a new area it's ready for them. The soil nutrition and plenty of organic matter is still there for them to consume. After zapping the weed roots die instantly and they return the nutrients straight into the soil.

This is suitable around trees with sensitive roots up near the surface, such as avocados and citrus.

Electric weeding is like instant composting, recycling the nutrition into the ground. and it protects the soil life. It kills the plant, right down to the roots, but doesn't harm the soil biology.

For schools playgrounds, waterways like drains and organic growing systems, this is by far the best solution we have.