Vegetable Bed and GF-2011 Literature

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The Red Dragon® Vegetable Bed Flamer, manufactured by Flame Engineering, Inc., offers an eco-friendly solution for weed control by using propane instead of herbicides. This method is cost-effective and leaves no harmful residues.

Specifications and Features
The flamers are available in various sizes (5', 10', 15', and 20') and are suitable for a wide range of crops including corn, soybeans, and carrots. They use 6-10 gallons of propane per acre, which is approximately half the cost of traditional herbicides.

Usage and Applications
The flamers can be used pre-planting to create a sterile seed bed and post-emergence to control weeds. They are effective for strawberry renovation and can be used in both conventional and organic farming, being USDA approved for organic methods.

Safety and Equipment
Each unit includes a complete roll cage for tank protection, electronic solenoids for flame control, and a cab control box for easy operation. A top-mounted liquid withdrawal valve is recommended for propane tanks to ensure clean fuel usage.

Multi-Purpose Flamer GF-2011
This new model is designed for small acreages and large-scale gardening. It features a five-torch unit that is versatile for various applications, including pre-emergent treatments and ice melting.

Company Background
Flame Engineering, Inc. has been a leader in flame technology since the 1950s, expanding from a family workshop to international markets with over 100 products.

Conclusion
The Red Dragon® Vegetable Bed Flamer is a versatile, environmentally friendly tool for effective weed control, suitable for both small and large-scale agricultural operations.

Catalog excerpts

GREAT FOR STERILE SEED BED & PRE-EMERGENT FLAMING The Red Dragon® flamer offers producers many options for weed control while reducing or eliminating herbicide usage. Flamers burn clean, efficient propane, so there is no residue, run-off or contamination to worry about. Vegetable bed flamers use 6-10 gallons (22-37 liters) of propane per acre, making the application roughly half the cost of herbicides in a normal year. Flaming can be done pre-emerge and post emergence and has been proven effective on a wide variety of crops, including corn, milo, sorghum, soybeans, cotton, carrots and more. Manufactured by:

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RED DRAGON® VEGETABLE BED FLAMERS GREAT FOR STERILE SEED BED & PRE-EMERGENT FLAMING The Red Dragon® Vegetable Bed Flamer can be used on all crops pre-planting to produce a sterile seed bed. Crops like corn and soybeans can be flamed a second time as the crop emerges to kill weeds that emerge with the crop. Potatoes can be flamed at 2-3 leaf stage to kill weeds and Colorado Potato Beetle. Carrots and other raised bed crops can be flamed pre-plant and again before plant emergence. It is also a great tool for strawberry renovation. Red Dragon® Vegetable Bed Flaming Units come with everything you...

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RED DRAGON® VEGETABLE BED FLAMERS VEGETABLE BED FLAMING KITS INCLUDE (VBFC): • Complete manifold assemblies with electronic solenoids • Cab control box with master shut-off switch • Toolbar leg assemblies • All burners required for your configuration • All necessary hoses cut to length with brass fittings • Fuel Strainer • Custom Mounting Brackets for the Toolbar legs • Valve Protector • Red Dragon® Vapor Torch Kit for lighting torches VEGETABLE BED FLAMING KITS (VBFC) SIZES: 2-VBFC 5 ft. 4-VBFC 10 ft. 6-VBFC 15 ft. 8-VBFC 20 ft. 12-VBFC 30 ft. LT2X8 LT2X8 torch is the standard torch for all...

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RED DRAGON® MULTI-PURPOSE FLAMER GF-2011 Flame Engineering, Inc. is always making efforts to improve and expand its Earth Friendly product line. Now we are happy to introduce the new GF-2011 Multi-Purpose Flamer. This great new tool is perfect for small acreages, large scale gardening and commercial landscape use when a hand torch is too small. The five-torch unit easily rolls where you want it and makes quick work of a multitude of flame applications. Perfect for pre-emergent treatments of gardens, seed beds and pre-seeding treatments of lawns. Also, great for larger flame weeding projects such...

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Vegetable Bed and GF-2011 Literature

Vegetable Bed and GF-2011 Literature

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