where can I get a zappa

[stella]

Hi,
in Italy we use this tool almost everyday to dig, and it really is invaluable. It is a bit like a spade but instead of the iron being horizontal to the handle it is vertical to it. So you can swing it up over your head with 2 hands and zap it down into the earth. It breaks up solid earth and allows you to flatten it. No idea what it is called here or even if they are avaible

[Jeanied]

Have you looked at the Chillington Hoe or the Azada?

[Thelma Sanders]

Is it an azada like this Get Digging - Tools for the Allotment and Garden

[lottie dolly]

Hi,there are two products come to mind,you will have to google as i don't know how to do links YET,

1 is a chillinton hoe,comes in variouse sizes
2 i think is called a mattock ??
have been pipped by 1 minuit lol,

[VirginVegGrower]

Yep mattock or azada - our local horsey/agri store sells them.

[stella]

Yep Azada it is, thank you guys you are brilliant. All ordered and paid for just waiting for it to turn up

[northepaul]

They look good!! Do they actually break the soil up or take slices out if it?

[stella]

Both if you wish.They really work you bash it into the soil it breaks the soil up up and you can then move it round if you wish. Or dig holes, level the ground etc much easier than a spade.