Inter-Row Weeder for Celery | Precision Cultivator

Celery is a long-cycle crop — 90 to 150 days — with slow initial growth. Weed management must be maintained consistently throughout the cycle, as the crop does not shade the soil effectively for the first several months. Precision mechanical weeding is the most reliable approach for both conventional and organic production.

Inter-row weeders for celery: which to choose

Celery is transplanted at row spacings of 40–60 cm.

Rotosark — reliable across multiple passes

Rotoblizz rotors and hardened flat hoes. The flat hoe cuts without throwing soil toward the stems, preserving stalk quality. Compatible with granular fertiliser spreaders.

Rotostar — for celery on raised beds

Combination of Rotoblizz and Rotostar elements for raised bed production.

Optyma 2.0 — AI intra-row cultivator

Automatic knives with plant recognition. AI version 24/7 operation without additional lighting. Operational from 8 days after transplanting. Minimum row spacing 21 cm.

Minitractor Elfurbo — continuity across a long cycle

Self-propelled unit from 40 to 90 hp. The long cycle makes the Elfurbo particularly valuable for keeping the weeder available without tying up the main tractor.

Complementary equipment for celery

Oliver Agro provides equipment to manage the full field operation:

• Drip tape laying and retrieval machines for irrigation and fertigation
• Granular fertiliser spreaders, combinable directly with the inter-row weeder

Why choose mechanical weeding for celery

The long cycle exposes the field to multiple weed generations. The flat hoes do not throw soil toward the stalks, preserving quality for fresh and IV-range markets.

Frequently asked questions

Can the Optyma 2.0 AI work on celery at night?

Yes. The AI version operates 24/7 without additional lighting, maximising use of night-time hours on large acreages.

How many weeding passes are needed in celery?

Typically 3–4 passes from transplanting through to canopy closure.

Can mechanical weeding be used in organic celery?

Yes. All Oliver Agro precision cultivators are fully compatible with certified organic farming regulations.