Broadfork

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€155,00 EUR

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Made in EU

This broadfork (grelinette) is designed for market gardeners and small professional farms who want to prepare beds efficiently while protecting soil structure and reducing physical strain. Made in Croatia, EU.

Instead of tilling, the broadfork loosens compacted soil while keeping soil layers intact, allowing air, water, and roots to move freely without disturbing soil life. This makes it ideal for regenerative, no-dig, and low-till market gardening systems.

The tines are laser cut from high-quality carbon steel, giving them a flat profile that penetrates compacted ground efficiently. This design makes the tool effective across a wide range of soil types, including heavy clay soils, while maintaining sharpness and structural strength over many years of heavy use.

You can choose to purchase the complete broadfork with premium hornbeam wooden handles, selected for strength, durability, and comfortable grip, or the broadfork head only, allowing you to reuse existing handles or customize your setup.

Built for intensive, repeated field work, the broadfork resists bending, dulling, and material fatigue under professional conditions. Developed from real field experience, it supports productive workflows while reducing strain on the back and shoulders.

It is a reliable, long-term tool for market gardeners committed to farming sustainably and professionally.

Why this Broadfork

Designed for Market Garden Workflows

In market gardens, bed preparation needs to be fast, repeatable, and gentle on the soil. This broadfork is built for human-scale farming, where tools are used regularly and must perform consistently over many seasons.

It is used to loosen beds before planting, improve soil aeration, and support biological activity without disturbing soil layers. In professional market garden workflows, it becomes a foundational tool for maintaining soil structure while keeping labor efficient and predictable, alongside other market garden tools.

Soil-Friendly Bed Preparation Without Tillage

Tillage breaks soil structure, disrupts microbial life, and creates dependency on repeated mechanical intervention. A broadfork works differently.

Improves aeration and water infiltration
Preserves soil layers and microbial networks
Supports root development and soil life
Fits naturally into low-till and no-till systems

With regular mulching and composting, loosening compacted soil using a broadfork helps create conditions where soil can naturally regenerate and thrive.

How it’s used in bed prep

Engineered for Efficient Bed Preparation

The carefully engineered five-tine design features flat, laser-cut steel tines instead of traditional round ones, ensuring efficient penetration into the soil, even in compacted conditions.

With a working width of 65 cm, the broadfork covers a standard 75 cm garden bed in a single pass, helping you work faster and more efficiently when preparing beds.

New to broadforking? Read our step-by-step guide (with video): How to use the broadfork.

Safe & responsible use

Sharp tines: This tool has sharp points. Keep hands and feet clear of the tines at all times.
Protectors: Always keep the tine tip protectors installed during storage and transport. Remove protectors only when ready to work.
Protective gear: Wear sturdy closed-toe footwear and work gloves.
Safe handling: Carry the tool with the tines pointing downward and away from your body. Do not leave it on paths or in areas where someone could step or trip onto it.
Keep away from children: Store out of reach of children and do not allow unsupervised use.
Use conditions: Use only in soil. Do not use on stone or metal surfaces and do not use the tool as a pry bar.

Ergonomics & durability

Ergonomic Broadfork for Long-Term Farming

Market gardening is physically demanding work, especially when tools are used day after day. This broadfork is designed to reduce strain and support long-term use.

Upright working posture
Even force distribution across the body
Reduced strain on back, shoulders, and wrists
Comfortable leverage for repeated bed preparation

For professional growers, ergonomics are not a "nice to have" — they are essential for career longevity and daily efficiency.

Built for Daily Use by Serious Growers

Built for serious growers, this broadfork combines a reinforced structure with high-strength materials for long-term performance. It is designed to withstand repeated, intensive use without bending or breaking.

Despite its durability, it remains easy to handle. Weighing approximately 6.7 kg with handles, it is light enough for comfortable daily use while still providing the strength needed for demanding work.

Materials & specifications

Quality Materials and Included Handles

The tines are laser-cut from abrasion-resistant hardened carbon steel, ensuring durability and consistent performance over time. The tool is finished with a zinc coating applied through galvanization for long-lasting protection against corrosion.

The handles are made from high-quality hornbeam hardwood, known for its strength and resilience. With a length of 120 cm, they provide good leverage and a comfortable working posture.

Specifications

Width: 65 cm – suitable for standard 75 cm garden beds
Tines: 30 cm deep, laser-cut from abrasion-resistant hardened carbon steel (Hardox 450)
Weight: 6.7 kg (with handles)
Finish: Galvanized zinc coating for long-lasting protection
Handles length: 120 cm
Handles wood type: Hornbeam hardwood