khurpa
khurpa is a traditional gardening tool commonly used for weeding and digging in soil. It features a wooden handle with a pointed metal blade at the end, typically bent or curved, and is designed for tasks that require precision and control.
Here’s what a wooden khurpa is primarily used for:
- Weeding: The pointed blade makes it easy to dig out weeds by the roots, particularly in tight spaces between plants, without disturbing the surrounding soil too much.
- Soil loosening: It’s used to break up compacted soil, making it easier to plant or aerate the ground, especially in garden beds or small plots.
- Digging small holes: The tool can be used to create shallow holes for planting seeds or young plants.
Khurpa