Small Chisel Cultivator #2
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 37° 55.368 W 090° 33.064
15S E 715251 N 4200077
This piece of Old Agricultural Equipment is one of several on display behind the mine entrance building of the Bonne Terre Mine Tour located at 39 N Allen Street in Bonne Terre, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMHEX3
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
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Small chisel cultivators were used to eliminate weeds or other plants that would compete with the desired crop for water and nutrients in closely spaced row crops. The spacing of the chisels could be varoed to conform with the spacing of the roes of plants.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: Cultivating Row Crops

Approximate age: 120 years

Still in Use?: No

Location:
Bonne Terre Mine

Fee for Access: no

Manufacturer and model: Not listed
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