GARDENA snips and scissors for herbs

Zimbabweans love homegrown ingredients and most green-fingered garden enthusiasts will have fresh herbs and vegetables at home. Growing your own herbs and veggies is a source of pride, so the right tools are needed to snip and cut samples without damaging the delicate plants.

GARDENA is a well-known German manufacturer of creative and high-quality gardening products, including snips and scissors. We offer five outstanding cutting tools made especially for herbs, veggies, and small plants. This guide will help you choose the best snips for your particular needs, so let’s break down the products:

1. GARDENA HerbCut scissors

• Features – Compact and lightweight, with non-stick-coated stainless steel blades and ergonomic plastic handles.
• Use – Perfect for gathering solitary plant leaves or short stems. The non-stick coating minimises harm to fragile herbs and ensures a clean cut by keeping plant material from clinging to the blades.
• Advantages – Easy to use and ideal for accurate cuts in confined areas. Cleaning is simple thanks to the non-stick coating.

2. GARDENA MultiCut scissors

• Features – A built-in bottle opener and wire-cutting notch make these a versatile pair of scissors with stainless steel blades. The plastic handles are ergonomic and offer a comfortable grip.
• Use – Made for more than just chopping herbs. MultiCut scissors are a versatile tool for your garden since they can cut through larger stems, flowers, and even light wires.
• Advantages – Versatile for a range of cutting tasks. Additional functionality is added by the inbuilt features.

3. GARDENA FreshCut snips

• Features – A single-hand opening mechanism and spring-action snips with stainless steel blades. The soft components on the handles are comfy and the thin blades allow for greater precision.
• Use – Perfect for quickly gathering single herb leaves, blossoms, and short stems. Harvesting can be done efficiently with just one hand, especially if you need to handle a basket or container.
• Advantages – Offers a seamless and easy cutting experience. Harvesting is convenient and effective when done by one person.

4. GARDENA GripCut snips

• Features – Ergonomic aluminium handles with soft grips, and additional metal ‘grips’ on the side of the blades to hold cuttings.
• Use – Perfect for one-handed cutting jobs involving microherbs, small stems, and even light string. The blade grips allow you to cut and transfer your clippings into a container with one hand, seamlessly.
• Advantages – Plant damage is reduced and a clean cut is guaranteed by the non-stick coating.

5. GARDENA VeggieCut knife

• Features – Ergonomic plastic handle, stainless steel blade with serrations, small, multipurpose knife.
• Use – Designed to chop fruits, veggies, and herbs precisely. Even tender fruits and vegetables are easily cut thanks to the stainless steel blade.
• Advantages – Provides accurate chopping for a range of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. It is simple to move and store due to its compact size.

Choosing the right cutting tool for the job

Now that you know the features and advantages of each of these cutting tools, let’s break down the best one for the following jobs:

• Delicate herbs and small stems – HerbCut scissors or FreshCut snips are best.
• Thicker stems and flowers – MultiCut scissors are recommended.
• Single-handed cutting – FreshCut snips are ideal.
• Heavy-duty cutting and twine or wire – GripCut snips are preferred.
• Plucking fruit or vegetables – VeggieCut knife does this well.

The benefit of GARDENA: German innovation and quality

GARDENA products are well known for their superb craftsmanship and creative designs. The precision stainless-steel blades on these cutting tools provide smooth cuts with minimal strain on your hands and plants. The non-stick coating also allows for more precise cuts and makes cleaning easier by preventing plant material from clinging to the blades.

These scissors, snips and knives have soft, comfortable handles that ensure a firm grip and reduce hand strain when using them for extended periods. Most importantly, GARDENA tools are made to last and are backed by warranties that guarantee years of dependable operation.

Our selected retailers and dealers provide all of these cutting tools and more. Visit your nearest Electrosales Hardware or Halsted Builders Express to ask about these scissors for herbs and vegetables. These are the go-to tools for tasty home-cooked meals and a thriving herb garden! Contact us today to learn more about our range of GARDENA tools.

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