Teaching Organic Farming & Gardening

Tillage & Cultivation

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Appendix 4 (cont.): Side Forking or Deep Forking

Sequence

Appendix 4: Side Forking or Deep Forking Sequence

Step 4. You can also use the rake to “berm” or
gently pound the vertical side of the bed to
create a firm, straight edge, perpendicular to
the flat top. This helps maintain the bed’s shape.

Illustration by José Miguel Mayo