Spade is used for digging soil, making holes for planting. The spades of different sizes are available. Generally, larger spades are used for deep digging and are usually heavy. The smaller spades are lighter in weight and are very handy to work in a limited space. A soil depth of about 15 to 20 cm or so is dug in one stroke of a bigger spade. This simple implement consists of a metal blade and a wooden handle. Both the components are variable in different spades. This is also known as Kodali. Forked spade (Kanta kodali) is used for harvesting bulbs and tubers and preparing gravelly soil.
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