Cultivator
Agriculture & Food

Cultivator

Traditional origins; mechanized in the 19th century

A cultivator uses tines or blades to loosen surface soil and control weeds around crops. Animal-drawn and tractor-mounted versions allowed farmers to work between planted rows without turning the entire field.

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A cultivator uses tines or blades to loosen surface soil and control weeds around crops. Animal-drawn and tractor-mounted versions allowed farmers to work between planted rows without turning the entire field.

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