Soil Steaming
Using a commercial soil steamer is a highly effective way to prepare soil in your greenhouses, high tunnels, or open fields for planting. It uses steam to rid the substrate of fungi, diseases, invasive species, weed seeds, and other harmful biological materials. Using steam before planting gives you larger, healthier plants with improved yields.
How the Sioux Commecial Soil Steamer Works?
Sioux's various sized commercial steam generator models produces 370-3,450 lbs. of steam per hour. A steam sock and tarp allow you to deliver steam evenly to the area. Smaller Sioux steam generators heats a single 20' x 100' section of soil up to 180° Fahrenheit (82° C). Multiple sections can be heated simultaneously with larger models.
We recommend that you allow the soil to remain at 170°-180° Fahrenheit (76°-82°C) for a minimum of 30 minutes. Sustaining this temperature range for at least half an hour removes:
- Weed seeds
- Harmful pathogens
- Nematodes
- Other contaminants
The total steaming time can change according to soil type and ambient temperatures. When the steaming process is complete and the soil is cool again, you are ready to plant.
Advantages of Using Soil Steaming Equipment
Using a Sioux steam generator offers you many advantages.
Cost Effective
Steaming and reusing existing soil saves you money. You don't have to pay to dispose of contaminated soil or bring in new growing media. You can use steam to do the job instead of paying for costly chemicals.
Sustainable
You are practicing environmental stewardship by using steam to clean your soil and growing media. A commercial soil steamer uses clean water to kill pathogens, eliminating the need for hazardous or now-banned chemicals. Using soil steaming equipment produces clean, organic, and reusable growing media.
Growers Benefit from Sioux Soil Steaming Equipment
Growers that benefit from soil steaming equipment include:
- Vegetable growers
- Ornamental growers
- Tree farms
- Cannabis growers
- Hemp growers
- Other types of commercial growing operations
Advantages of a Sioux Commercial Soil Steamer
Sioux manufactures soil steaming equipment in the USA. They have been in business since 1939 and use decades of knowledge to build equipment. Sioux makes soil steamers that last for decades, and provide lifetime support for their products.
They test everyone of their steam generators so that you can depend on it to work when and where you need it. Sioux products meet multiple certifications and are certified for international use.
Commercial Soil Steamers for Your Applications
Contact North Bay Equipment today for a commercial soil steamer for your requirements. Our knowledgeable staff is dedicated to specific industries and has the expertise to help you select your product. We support you through your product's life so you can confidently purchase from us.
