The Benefits of Tilling

Tilling is a centuries-old agricultural technique in which the soil is loosened just before crops are planted, usually in such a way that nutrients are added to the soil. Though in the past tilling was done through human/animal labor, modern farmers instead use mechanical tillers. If you’d like to know more about some of the benefits of owning and using a tiller, check out this guide from Magnum Power. 

Prepare Rocky or Otherwise Difficult Soil

Certain soil types, like rocky soil or soil that has a lot of clay, can make it harder for your crops to put down roots. Even if the soil is otherwise fertile, it will be a struggle to get anything to grow.  A tiller can help break up this densely packed material into something that is easier to work with. 

Remove Weeds and Pests

Whether it's weeds waiting to choke your crops before they have even sprouted or pests/crop diseases surviving in leftover residue, untilled soil can be full of all kinds of things you don’t want in there. Tilling helps to remove these undesirable elements, giving your crops a better chance to grow and thrive. 

Get Nutrients Into the Soil

Tilling can also blend organic material within your soil, resulting in more even and consistent nutrient distribution. While over-tilling can make it harder for the soil to hold nutrients, you can usually minimize these negative effects by using the right tilling equipment/tilling methods. 

Add Air to Your Soil

Another benefit to using a tiller is that it aerates your soil. Aerated soil, as the name implies, is full of air, which makes planting crops that much easier. It also means that your plants will have an easier time getting the water and nutrients they need, though it also encourages soil erosion. 

To shop our inventory of tillers, visit Magnum Power. Our dealership in Lawson, Missouri offers convenient access to the Clay County, Missouri area, along with communities like Kansas City, Missouri. We also offer servicing, parts ordering, financing, and trade-ins.