Combcut

From idea to world first

Organic farmer Jonas Carlsson was walking through one of his barley fields

in the spring, thinking about the best way to control the weeds growing there.

He ran his hand through the crops

and felt the barley slip through his fingers, while the

coarser and more resistant thistles remained stuck. An idea

was born, and Jonas developed the Combcut—the world's

first selective weed cutter that controls weeds in growing crops without affecting the crop itself.Thistles are one of many examples of weeds that can be cut effectively in growing crops. This is best done at the compensation point, when the thistle has 2-3 leaves and has stretched. Cutting at or as close as possible to the compensation point delays the growth and development of the thistle, and its large root system is depleted. Combcut can also be used at a later stage to cut off flower buds and seed heads above the crop and reduce seed dispersal. As for the use of Combcut in different crops, Combcut works best in cereals and grassland that still have soft stems and leaves that slide between the blades. This prevents cutting. Cutting in cereals should be done before shooting.

A frequently asked question concerns the types of weeds that can be controlled with Combcut.It is important to note the physical differences between the crop and the weeds. To achieve good results with Combcut, the crop must be thinner and softer than the weeds at the time of treatment.

Therefore, weeds that are thicker and more straw-like can be cut in the crop with the correct blade settings without damaging it.

The following weeds can be controlled with Combcut:

It's all about timing – tackle thistles early!

Thistles are one of many examples of weeds that are easy to cut down in growing crops. This is best done at the compensation point, when the thistle has 2-3 leaves and has stretched out. Cutting at or as close as possible to the compensation point delays the growth and development of the thistle, and its large root system is depleted. Combcut can also be used at a later stage

to cut off flower buds and seed heads above the crop and to reduce seed dispersal. As for the use of Combcut in different crops, Combcut works best in cereals and grassland that still have soft stems and leaves that slide between the blades. This prevents cutting. Cutting in cereals should be done before heading.