Controlled Strawberry Growing with Hydroponic Tower in France

A farmer from France, who has been sticking to traditional soil-based farming for many years, has started seriously considering transitioning his planting operations to a hydroponic system. After continuously comparing yield stability and resource costs, he began systematically studying the feasibility of growing strawberries hydroponically.

For years, he has relied on traditional farming methods for crop production. However, he started to encounter bottlenecks in terms of water costs, pest control, and land efficiency. In certain regions of France, significant seasonal temperature differences and variations in soil conditions directly impact strawberry size and yield stability. To improve output per unit area and reduce dependency on soil conditions, he began focusing on vertical hydroponic farming solutions, particularly those suitable for strawberry cultivation.

After comparing several hydroponic equipment options, he ultimately chose Lyine's 8P10 Hydroponic Tower, purchasing 15 sets for trial use. The 8P10 features a compact, multi-layered structure that allows for high planting density, making it ideal for centralized placement in greenhouses or indoor spaces. With strawberries grown on hydroponic towers, the roots are directly exposed to circulating nutrient solutions, enabling more precise control over EC and nutrient ratios. The water and nutrients are delivered more efficiently than in soil-based cultivation, and water usage is significantly reduced. The vertical design also makes daily tasks such as harvesting, pruning, and inspection much easier and more ergonomic, eliminating the need to bend over constantly.

Currently, the hydroponic towers are in the preparation stage for planting. For this client, this purchase represents more than just an equipment acquisition—it's an attempt to shift from soil-dependent farming to a controlled production model. By introducing hydroponics on a small scale at first, he can compare the differences in growth cycle, fruit uniformity, and management costs between hydroponic strawberries and traditional farming, providing clearer data to guide future decisions about scaling up the hydroponic system.