EP 277: Designing Systems and Choosing Equipment: A Deep Dive into Mechanized Flower Farming

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on mechanization and weed control in flower farming with guest Lydell Steiner from Tilmor.

In this episode of The Dirt on Flowers , hosts Lyndsay and Shannon welcome Lydell Steiner from Tilmor, a family-owned equipment company in Northeast Ohio, to discuss weed control and mechanization in flower farming. They explore different tractor types, cultivation strategies, and planting systems suited for small-scale growers. Lydell highlights Tilmor's innovative equipment, including the Power Ox two-wheel tractor and the electric Super E tractor, designed to make farming more accessible and efficient. The conversation emphasizes the importance of early weed management, standardized planting systems, and ergonomic tools to help flower farmers scale their operations sustainably. Learn more about Tilmor- Website , Instagram and Facebook Be in the know for DirtCon 2027 If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now. Did you love today's episode? Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers ! Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Head to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lyndsay Biehl, Shannon Allen

Guest: Lydell Steiner

Topics covered

• mechanized flower farming
• weed control
• cultivation strategies
• small-scale growers
• innovative equipment
• sustainable farming

Keywords

• flower farming
• mechanization
• weed management
• cultivation
• small-scale farming
• ergonomic tools
• Tilmor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tilmor

Products: Power Ox two-wheel tractor, Super E tractor

Places: Northeast Ohio

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