Using coco to get the most out of strawberry growing
Source: HD.com
The project shows how consistent coco quality, stable performance and an efficient substrate choice can support strong strawberry crops throughout the season. It is another practical example of how Dutch Plantin helps growers achieve reliable results with high-quality cocopeat solutions.
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Why this matters: For operators, this is a water-management story. The useful signal is that direct substrate measurements can help cut drain loss materially without giving up yield or fruit quality, which is exactly the kind of controllable efficiency gain a facility can build on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does substrate sensing matter in free-drain strawberry systems?
Because drain percentage tells a grower what already happened, while substrate moisture and EC data show root-zone conditions directly. That makes it easier to cut water loss without guessing.
What is the operator takeaway from this trial?
If the thresholds are understood well enough, growers can reduce drain water materially while protecting yield and fruit quality, which makes sensing an operational tool instead of a reporting tool.
