How strong and durable is this. I saw a Steil for more money but it weighed more than 12 #. I am a senior citizen and need something that will work well on 21 acres and last w/o bending the handle. I guess that is my main concern: is the handle strong enough for heavy pulling?
You're right about the germination of the dormant seeds, but follow up isn't necessary until year 2 after the initial pull. The first year's growth will not produce seed bearing blooms. In year 2, the little devils put out their bright yellow blooms so they're easy to find and yank.
If it lasts for years it is a good investment and SAVES your back, take it from me. My back was down for almost four months from insisting to pull this nuisance by hand. By the way, the ground around these plants has thousands of seeds imbedded, so be prepared for a followup project of herbicide--especially since pulling the adults opens up sunlight exposure on the new seedlings that will germinate.
Broom is unfortunately a real problem here in Big Sur, CA on our ranch. It occupies roadsides especially and occurs in large patches elsewhere. I don't know whether to buy the Pullerbear, Weedwrech, or Extricator, but I think the first two may be the best options. Wish I new someone so I could try it out. Oh what the hell, I'll just buy on. Spent a hundred bucks taking a date out to dinner last night, and 40 bucks in a bar the night before. There's my Broom puller!!
However, a tool like this could be a good candidate for pulling out the larger specimens of which there typically are several in an area, or for pulling during the dry season during which even the smallest stems will seem to be sunk in concrete.
The best way to control Genista monspessulana (French broom) is to pull it out of the ground while still fairly young (1-2) years old after a heavy spell of rain (several inches). It will slip out fairly easily and not tax your back. This beats any roundup, puller, or other means.
How strong and durable is this. I saw a Steil for more money but it weighed more than 12 #. I am a senior citizen and need something that will work well on 21 acres and last w/o bending the handle. I guess that is my main concern: is the handle strong enough for heavy pulling?
sloopy312 1 year ago
You're right about the germination of the dormant seeds, but follow up isn't necessary until year 2 after the initial pull. The first year's growth will not produce seed bearing blooms. In year 2, the little devils put out their bright yellow blooms so they're easy to find and yank.
etondirt 2 years ago
If it lasts for years it is a good investment and SAVES your back, take it from me. My back was down for almost four months from insisting to pull this nuisance by hand. By the way, the ground around these plants has thousands of seeds imbedded, so be prepared for a followup project of herbicide--especially since pulling the adults opens up sunlight exposure on the new seedlings that will germinate.
mattman1442 2 years ago
Broom is unfortunately a real problem here in Big Sur, CA on our ranch. It occupies roadsides especially and occurs in large patches elsewhere. I don't know whether to buy the Pullerbear, Weedwrech, or Extricator, but I think the first two may be the best options. Wish I new someone so I could try it out. Oh what the hell, I'll just buy on. Spent a hundred bucks taking a date out to dinner last night, and 40 bucks in a bar the night before. There's my Broom puller!!
mattman1442 2 years ago
However, a tool like this could be a good candidate for pulling out the larger specimens of which there typically are several in an area, or for pulling during the dry season during which even the smallest stems will seem to be sunk in concrete.
mattman1442 2 years ago
The best way to control Genista monspessulana (French broom) is to pull it out of the ground while still fairly young (1-2) years old after a heavy spell of rain (several inches). It will slip out fairly easily and not tax your back. This beats any roundup, puller, or other means.
mattman1442 2 years ago