Sustainable propagation with a system: Growcoon for soft fruit young plants

In an industry where precision, quality and timing are crucial, soft fruit growers across Europe and beyond are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to remain competitive. One such innovation is the Growcoon: a biodegradable plug known for its flexibility, benefits for the root zone and ease of use.

The Growcoon is not a rigid container, but a flexible, open mesh structure made of biodegradable materials. There is a suitable Growcoon for every tray, every gutter system and every hydroponic float plate. Its conical shape creates an air buffer between the tray and the root ball, which optimises oxygen supply. It decomposes completely over time and leaves no residue, so it does not need to be removed before planting. Crucially, the Growcoon integrates into the substrate rather than enclosing the root ball.

Free choice of growing media – tailored to your crop

In contrast to preformed plugs or paper pots, the Growcoon offers complete flexibility in terms of loose-filled growing media. This is particularly suitable for crops with sensitive roots, such as blueberries, which thrive better in loose, aerated mixtures. Young plant growers can tailor the growing media precisely to the crop, climate and irrigation. This improves plant quality and reduces losses.

Easy handling – even in the early stages

The structure of Growcoon allows for earlier sorting and transplanting of young plant plugs. The root ball remains completely intact even with slow, incomplete rooting, which enables automation. As the Growcoon avoids root entanglement in the root zone, the plants can be stored for longer without losing quality – ideal for better logistical coordination.

Developed for modern horticulture

Growcoon is available in standard tray sizes, including 104- and 288-cell trays, and can be inserted manually or with an automatic dispenser. Large-scale operations benefit from clean workflows, minimal substrate waste and lower labour costs.

As a grower of soft fruit young plants, you naturally want to supply your customers with the vigorous and healthy plants. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries that are hardy and quickly enter the yield phase. Growcoon gives your plants a kickstart so you can deliver or plant them earlier.

If you would like to find out what Growcoon can do for you, request a free trial kit:

A ‘berry’ good start with Growcoon

Together, we will then determine which Growcoon model is best suited to your cultivation system.