BCS 853 with RINALDI R2 POWER HARROW | BEAUTIFUL BED PREP

The PROS and CONS of the Rinaldi R2 Power Harrow plus an in-depth look at the inner workings of the implement and how it couples with "Bessie" the BCS 853 at Bidwell Canyon Farm. Also we planted an ECO-LAWN and used tons of cardboard to sheet mulch under wood chips. NO MORE WEEDS!
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[@kermitmccourt]

Wilder and I love the vid. Wilder wanted to let you know that if you have your nephew ride on your back it helps keep the power harrow in line.

[@BidwellCanyonFarm]

I knew I was missing something! The Wildman had better keep Uncle B in check. There are plenty more beds to prep. Did you get yours all planted up?

[@sorryboutyoluckplaya7794]

Jess is pulling rocks, almost there

[@Sparkeee1978]

front weights mounted to the front guard will really make handling the machine easier, and help balance it out. the power harrows are very tail heavy.

[@BidwellCanyonFarm]

You are absolutely right! There is still a little bit of dancing to do when it start creeping to one side of the bed or another, but the added weight helps a lot! Thanks for commenting!!!

[@BCSFanatic]

True story, the front weights are a big help.

[@midstatelandsolutionsllc1515]

How did the harrow do engaging the ground that was vegetated with grass? Looking to purchase one and wanted to know how well it did chewing up established grass/yards

[@BidwellCanyonFarm]

It definitely leaves a bit to be desired when working with established grass. It does pull up and stir some in, but not all of it. I think the best use for the harrow is finishing pre-tilled or worked beds and stirring in amendments. It leaves a nice finished surface to seed into. Thanks for asking!

[@sapfarms]

Hey what do you amended your native soil with?

[@BidwellCanyonFarm]

We use a mix of our in-house compost (bedding straw, chicken/goat manure, cow manure, and all the excess biomass leftover from the growing season) combined with some worm castings, and biochar. It ends up being a really good mix that holds lots of moisture and nutrients.

[@peter.s-yt]

Hi there! If im not gonna use my bcs for 1 month should I drain the carb and tank? is it ok to leave the motor with half a tank of gas (depends how much fuel was used while working) for 2 weeks before I re use it?

[@BidwellCanyonFarm]

I wouldn’t worry about it for a month or two. You could always add “stabil” (fuel stabilizing product) if you were overwintering it for four or five months. Also one may consider disengaging the clutch for long periods of storage. i.e. squeeze both left handles and engage the lock. Hope this helps!

[@peter.s-yt]

@@BidwellCanyonFarm Sounds great! For winter I just drain the carb and tank. During the working season if I can leave gas in the tank without stabalizer thats good👍

[@BidwellCanyonFarm]

@@peter.s-yt 🤙

[@harveylrousejr1615]

Your expanded metal press wheel collecting debris is actually a pretty easy fix. Take the stock roller off and carry it to a fabrication shop (if you don't posses the skill set) and have a solid rolling basket fabricated from a thin walled piece of pipe (equivalent diameter). I've experienced the same problem with the BCS PDR attachment.

[@BidwellCanyonFarm]

Nice! Thanks for the advice.

[@ranchoelchamusquito3683]

Im using a bc 853 on 10 acres with the bush hog and the steel tracks to no till pearl millet for my horses, the tracks do a wonderful job imprinting the seed into the ground and the bush hog I use to mulch the weeds after spraying glyphosate but I wish it wasnt as labor intensive, the power harrow looks like it does a wonderful job but on smaller plots, it is somewhat slow isnt it?

[@BidwellCanyonFarm]

I guess it depends on the application. You could probably move along pretty quickly in 3rd gear, but for soil stirring I prefer 1st or 2nd gear for more consistent results. May I ask why you spray glyphosate on millet for your horses? Have you considered no-spray alternatives?

[@ranchoelchamusquito3683]

I broadcast sprayed glyphosate 1 month before sowing the pennisetum glaucum. I sprayed because I love chemistry, and no-till, no till without herbicides is not something I would consider doing anytime soon tbh "chemistry means the difference between poverty and starvation and the abundant life"

[@danielhorst4459]

@@ranchoelchamusquito3683 working with the soil biology and balancing minerals with natural amendments is an exciting way to experience practical chemistry and also weed control without the need for poisons like glyphosate. If you're ever interested in exploring alternatives on the subject - highly recommend some of my favs like Mycorrhizal Planet by Michael Phillips, JADAM by Younsang Cho, and Nigel Palmer's Regenerative Amendments Guide.