Fruits and vegetables grown in steam-treated substrates or soil taste better. Steaming alters the microbiological and chemical profile of the growing medium, leading to improved nutrient purity, root uptake efficiency and reduced production of off-flavour metabolites.
FlowSteama
Cut Substrate Costs by 80% & Double Your Fruiting
Rising substrate costs are eroding grower margins. FlowSteama turns spent growing media into a multi-season asset — cutting substrate purchase costs by up to 80%* while delivering stronger plants, doubled fruiting, and rapid payback.
Stronger Together: EU Producers Unite for Fruit & Veg Growth Funding
Calling all EU fruit and vegetable growers. The Fruit & Vegetables Aid Scheme remains open to growers who are part of producer organisations in EU countries. You have a unique opportunity to sow the seeds of success and facilitate capital investments. Read on to find out more. Note – the scheme has now closed to new applications in the UK.
Setting the Standard for Sustainability in Berry Growing
‘Hugh Lowe Farms’ are the UK’s leading suppliers of premium fruit produce, growing flavoursome, rich-coloured berries. They are champions in their field. Learn how FlowSteama equipment has enabled the farm to recycle coir as they embrace pioneering, carbon-conscious practises.
Microgreen Growers; Steam Heat-Treating Peat
Stronga recently supplied steam heat-treatment solutions to a reputable microgreen’s grower, enabling them to recycle and reuse their peat substrate.
Sphagnum Moss – The Super-Species Tackling Climate Change
Sphagnum moss is taking the world by storm with its unique carbon-sequestering, soil-enhancing properties. UK-based growers, BeadaMoss, are leading the change towards sustainable carbon farming. They recently approached Stronga for a solution to sustainably sterilise their Sphagnum moss compost mixes.