Van der Knaap Group: Natural substrates for professional soft fruit cultivation
Van der Knaap Group is a Dutch family company with decades of experience in horticulture. With a production facility in Antalya and locations around the world, the company supports Turkish soft fruit growers with certified, high-quality substrates that help maximise yield and meet the demands of the European market.
Natural and consistent quality
Van der Knaap specialises in natural rooting and growing media. All products are developed with sustainability in mind, using materials such as coco and peat. This ensures clean, consistent and high-performing substrates – essential for growers who want to improve their results and export quality.
A local partner with international expertise
Since 2012, Van der Knaap has operated Antalya Substrat, a local production facility that delivers ready-made substrates tailored to Turkish horticulture. By switching from self-made mixtures to Van der Knaap’s professional blends, growers benefit from improved uniformity, stronger crops and better returns.
Solutions for every step of the process
The group works closely with growers, providing advice, custom-made substrates and long-term research support. Their innovation centre includes greenhouses, open fields and a modern lab where new products are tested under real growing conditions. This research helps optimise cultivation strategies and respond to evolving trends in soft fruit.
Ready for the European market
Turkish growers who want to access the European market face challenges around certification, product quality and volume stability. Van der Knaap helps address these issues through targeted support and high-standard substrates that meet EU requirements. “We regularly visit growers throughout Europe and share knowledge to help them meet today’s challenges,” says a company spokesperson.
Why choose Van der Knaap?
- Local production in Türkiye for fast, direct supply
- Natural materials that support sustainable cultivation
- Support from international advisors and local horticulture experts
- Years of experience with soft fruit crops and export demands
- Trusted by growers across Europe
Looking to scale your business and grow your export potential? Work with Van der Knaap – a reliable partner with natural solutions for the future.