Why are crops like strawberries grown in substrate trough?
A substrate trough promotes root growth of the crop. Additionally, it reduces the chance of root diseases due to the ideal height and width ratio, which keeps the substrate airy.
Strawberry plants are generally susceptible to root diseases, and in a substrate trough, you have a controlled root environment. This reduces the risk of plant loss and can increase production compared to growing in open ground.
Moreover, growbags contain a lot of plastic and need to be replaced every year or every two years. The plastic covers of growbags must be separated from the contents and disposed of.
Furthermore, growbags contain more substrate compared to a substrate trough. This means that less substrate is ultimately needed in the substrate troughs, making cultivation in troughs a more sustainable method.

Why a substrate trough volume of 15L?
The volume of 15 liters is an ideal buffer volume. Additionally, it saves on the total volume compared to growbags.

How can substrate troughs be filled?
This depends on the type of substrate you use. If you receive substrate in bulk, you can fill the troughs with filling machines specifically developed for this purpose. Coconut planks are also available on the market; you just need to place the plank in the trough.

Why is the substrate trough on legs?
Because the trough is on legs, air movement occurs under the trough, interrupting root growth at the drainage holes. The roots cannot touch the gutter, reducing the chance of diseases and fungi. In a growbag or open ground cultivation of strawberries, there is no air movement.

Which crops can be grown in a substrate trough?
Strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, (sweet) peppers, cut flowers, and mother plants.

Are the substrate troughs steamable?
The substrate troughs can be steamed and last for many years. Steaming reduces the chance of diseases and fungi, which is beneficial for yield.

Why are these substrate troughs 1 meter long?
Substrate troughs with a length of 1 meter are convenient because fewer actions are needed. This size also ensures that the grower is flexible in cultivation, as both June-bearing and everbearing strawberries can be produced in these substrate troughs.

Does water remain in the substrate trough?
Excess water will leave the substrate trough through the holes at the bottom.

Doesn't weed grow in the substrate?
No weeds grow in the substrate troughs because strawberry plants are planted in them. As the strawberry plants grow larger, they also cover the substrate. However, in some regions, weeds may still grow. In such cases, miscanthus chips can be used to suppress weeds.