Inter-Row Weeder for Lentil | Mechanical Weed Control

Lentil is a spring-sown legume with very limited herbicide options and a prostrate growth habit in later stages that makes late-season mechanical intervention impractical. The narrow window for effective weed management — the first few weeks after emergence — must be used fully.

Inter-row weeders for lentil: which to choose

Lentil is grown at row spacings of 20–40 cm, often on clay soils.

Rotosark — effective at narrow row spacings

Configurable for the reduced row spacings typical of lentil. The flat hoe cuts spring weeds without disturbing the taproot. Compatible with granular fertiliser spreaders.

Minitractor Elfurbo — available during the critical spring window

Self-propelled unit from 40 to 90 hp. The short and critical intervention window in spring makes it essential to have the weeder available immediately.

Complementary equipment for lentil

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 lentil

Organic lentil production commands consistently high premiums. The early pass — often the only one possible before the plant adopts a prostrate habit — is the most important investment in the entire crop cycle.

Frequently asked questions

When is the ideal time for the first and main weeding pass in lentil?

At 7–10 days after emergence, when weeds are at the cotyledon stage. This is often the only pass possible before the plant begins to spread close to the ground.

Can Rotosark work in lentil at 25 cm row spacing?

Yes. Rotosark is configurable for narrow row spacings typical of lentil direct-seeded at close intervals.

Can mechanical weeding be used in organic lentil?

Yes. All Oliver Agro inter-row weeders are fully compatible with certified organic farming regulations.