USA Made Heavy-Duty Broadfork

The Bootstrap Farmer Heavy-Duty Broadfork is perfect for market gardeners and farmers looking to invest in the longevity and health of their soil. Manufactured in the USA with hardwood handles and heavy-duty steel, this tool measures 24″ wide, with 5 tines spaced 5 1/2 inches apart. Get your Texas-made broadfork today and embrace farming that works.

Features

• USA-made
• American Ash hardwood handles (48″ long) with ergonomic design for comfort. *Note – variation occurs in wood grain color.
• Dimensions– 24” width with 5 tines spaced 5-1/2 inches apart allows for optimal ground coverage.
• Tines are 10 15/16″ from the middle of the base to the tip of the tine, 2 3/8″ wide near the bar, and tapers down to 3/4″. Tines are 1/4″ thick.
• Lightweight- 13.5 lbs (head), 15.5 lbs with handles
• Promotes beneficial microbes and earthworms.
• Enhances aeration and water penetration.
• Reduces soil erosion, improving soil structure and minimizing the need for chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
• Free Shipping / head and handles ship separately

Installing Broadfork Handles

Insert the square handle into the top of the bar. Mark the center of the hole on the Broad fork head. Remove the poles & Drill a 5/16″ hole at the mark. Reinsert the pole, insert the supplied bolts, and secure with a nut. (Handles ship separately from broadfork head.)

How to Use a Broadfork

Simply insert the tines into the soil at the end of your bed and step down on the crossbar, using body weight to insert deeply. Rock gently and pull back on the handles to aerate the soil without overturning it. After a 45 handle tilt, remove the tines and move to the next section. For new soil, a second pass might be necessary to fully establish aeration channels. For more information check out How to Use a Broadfork: Techniques for Healthier Soil and Stronger Plants

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Heavy-Duty Broadfork by Bootstrap Farmer USA-Made Soil Aeration Tool

The Bootstrap Farmer Heavy-Duty Broadfork is built for market gardeners, homesteaders, and farmers who want to improve soil health without tilling. Handcrafted in Texas from heavy-duty steel and American ash hardwood handles, this professional-grade broadfork loosens and aerates soil while preserving structure, microbes, and earthworms. At 24 wide with 5 sharp tines, its designed for efficiency, durability, and years of reliable use.

Key Features

• USA-Made Quality Crafted in Texas from heavy-duty steel with ergonomic 48 ash hardwood handles

• Soil-Friendly Design Aerates and loosens soil without overturning, protecting microbes and reducing erosion

• Efficient Coverage 24 width with 5 tines spaced 5.5 apart for fast bed preparation

• Durable Build Tines measure nearly 11 long, tapering from 2 to thick for long-lasting strength

• Lightweight & Balanced 13.5 lbs (head) / 15.5 lbs total with handles, easy to maneuver across beds

• Market Gardener Approved Reduces dependency on chemical fertilizers and pesticides by enhancing root zone aeration

How to Use a Broadfork

1. Insert the tines into the soil at the end of your bed.

2. Step down on the crossbar, using body weight to drive the tines deep.

3. Rock the handles back at a 45 angle to gently lift and aerate the soil.

4. Repeat down the bed, creating aeration channels that promote root growth and water penetration.

For compacted or new soil, a second pass may be needed.

Why Gardeners Choose the Bootstrap Farmer Broadfork

Promotes healthy root systems and soil biology
Improves water retention and drainage
Reduces soil compaction without damaging structure
Built tough for season-after-season performance

Invest in Your Soils Health

Upgrade your garden with a tool trusted by market growers and no-till farmers alike. The Bootstrap Farmer Broadfork is the ultimate solution for aerating raised beds, market gardens, and small farms.

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