Making Dew Story
A Taco Restaurant – That’s where the idea to apply steam to hay came from.
Watch the entire inspirational and miraculous story of how it all started.
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Why is Steam so Effective?
Did you know that 1 gallon of water will make approximately 1,700 gallons of steam at sea level and even more at higher elevations? This allows every leaf and stem in the crop to be treated without becoming too wet. Combine the heat and vapor from steam, and you get a moisture medium that is optimal for penetrating the hay and softening it. Using steam is proven to effectively reduce leaf loss during baling by more than 50% compared to good natural dew at night.
The dehydrated carbohydrates in hay and other crops after they are cut and have cured have a strong attraction to water. The water hydrogen bonds to the starch and carbohydrates. The steam is able to penetrate into the plant to extend plant biochemistry and maintain the structural integrity of the plant. Plants harden upon death but adding steam not only prolongs this effect, but it can also help break down some of the starches and structural chemicals via hydrolysis and thereby soften the total plant permanently.