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Fraisiverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of strawberry plants , offers you large-caliber bare-root Waiting Bed plants, perfectly suited to the requirements of professional production. Buying your strawberry plants in Waiting Bed version means opting for a high yield from the first year, excellent stress tolerance and rapid entry into production between 60 and 70 days after planting. These plants come from specialized nurseries and are selected for their professional quality . You benefit from dedicated technical support , a responsive sales department and fast and careful delivery throughout France . Our offers also include producer prices and decreasing prices according to volumes. Take advantage of our personalized advice to make your campaign a success. Order now or request your free quote .

Strawberry Plants Waiting Bed: Technical Solution for Strawberry Growers

Waiting Bed (WB) strawberry plants are a large-sized, bare-root plant category that offers a high-performance, cost-effective alternative to tray plants. Unlike fresh or plug plants that are quickly grown, or tray plants produced in a soilless manner, Waiting Bed plants have a specific origin and production process that gives them unique advantages.

These plants are obtained in nurseries, where fresh plants or plug plants are transplanted and started directly in the open ground. After a period of growth in the open field, they are pulled up after the vegetative period, generally in December, then sorted and stored in a cold room. This production method gives them better resistance to stress compared to bare-root plants harvested in summer.

Production and Storage Process

The production of Waiting Bed plants follows a precise schedule to maximize their production potential. Key steps include:

• Initial Transplanting : Fresh seedlings, cold plants or plug plants are initially transplanted into the ground, where they continue to grow and develop a robust root system.
• Winter Uprooting : These plants are uprooted after their natural vegetative stop, that is, once they have entered dormancy, typically in mid-December. This is when the plants accumulate maximum nutrient reserves and develop much stronger roots.
• Sorting and Calibration : After uprooting, the plants are sorted according to quality criteria, in particular the diameter of the rhizome at the collar, which gives an indication of the number of future inflorescences. They are classified into different large-calibre categories.
• Cold Room Storage : Once sorted, the Waiting Bed plants are placed in a cold room at a temperature of approximately -2°C to maintain their dormancy until planting. This cold storage allows for planting flexibility throughout the year.

Technical Characteristics and Performance Potential

Waiting Bed plants are distinguished by several technical characteristics that are advantageous for strawberry growers:

• Large Caliber and Bare Roots : They come in the form of large caliber bare root plants, which is a guarantee of vigor and good recovery.
• High Production Potential : These plants are known to have the highest production potential, with a yield capacity of 300 to 500 grams of fruit per plant . This potential is comparable to that of Tray plants, but with an economic advantage.
• Speed ​​of Entry into Production : One of the major advantages is their ability to produce strawberries between 60 and 70 days after planting. This speed allows professional strawberry growers to obtain a significant harvest in the first year of planting, thus reducing the time before return on investment.

Benefits for the Strawberry Growing Professional

Adopting Waiting Bed plants offers concrete benefits for intensive strawberry cultivation:

• Increased Profitability : They are a more economical solution than Tray plants, while offering comparable and high yield potential from the first year. This optimizes establishment costs while ensuring agronomic performance.
• Planting and Harvest Flexibility : The recommended planting period extends from December to May-June . This flexibility allows strawberry growers to precisely schedule their harvests for strategic market slots, particularly for early production.
• Good Stress Resistance : Pulling up after winter growth stops gives Waiting Bed plants better resistance to stress, promoting optimal recovery after planting.
• Adaptation to Various Cultivation Systems : They are particularly suited to outdoor production, but also to cultivation in open ground or above ground, and to market gardeners looking for an excellent yield from the year of planting.

Planting and Maintenance for Optimal Production

To maximize the success of growing Waiting Bed plants, careful preparation and rigorous maintenance are imperative:

Soil Preparation

It is recommended to prepare the soil 2 to 3 weeks before planting. Choose a sunny location and dig or till the soil 20 to 30 cm deep to aerate the soil and remove weeds. Make sure that no strawberry plants have been planted in this location for at least 2 years.

Immediate Planting and Watering

Upon receipt of the seedlings, it is crucial to plant them as quickly as possible and water them thoroughly to optimize recovery. The delicate roots of bare-root plants may initially have difficulty absorbing water, so frequent watering is imperative for recovery.

Fertilization

A basic fertilization application before planting is recommended, based on the results of a soil analysis. Split applications of NPK fertilizers adapted to the strawberry plant's needs should be made during the season.

Regular Maintenance

Weeding around plants should be done regularly, and mulching can help limit weeds and maintain soil moisture. It's also important to remove diseased or damaged leaves and remove runners in late summer to avoid exhausting the plants.

The Place of the Waiting Bed in the Strawberry Growers’ Strategy

Waiting Bed plants are designed for professional strawberry growers looking to optimize their production. They are a balanced solution, offering an excellent compromise between traditional refrigerated plants, which require a longer time between planting and harvesting (often 1 year for full production), and Tray plants, which are more expensive but allow for a very rapid harvest. Choosing a Waiting Bed plant is therefore relevant for those aiming for high yield potential from the first year with controlled cost management, while benefiting from planting flexibility.

To summarize: Our Waiting Bed strawberry plants

The Waiting Bed strawberry plants offered by Fraisiverse are intended for producers seeking an optimal compromise between controlled costs and agronomic performance. These large bare-root plants, pulled up in winter after vegetative cessation and stored at -2°C, guarantee excellent vigor at planting. They allow rapid entry into production, from 60 to 70 days after planting, with an average yield of 300 to 500 g per plant. As a specialist wholesale supplier of strawberry plants , Fraisiverse rigorously selects its Waiting Bed plants for their uniform size, good root system and high flowering potential. Their planting flexibility (December to May-June) adapts to different growing systems: open field, under cover or above ground. Buying strawberry plants in the Waiting Bed version means choosing performance while optimizing your planting costs. These plants are grown in open ground and then stored in a cold room to maintain their dormancy, thus offering great flexibility in cultivation and security of recovery. Trust Fraisiverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of strawberry plants , for a reliable supply, personalized advice and controlled logistics. If you wish to purchase Waiting Bed strawberry plants , contact our dedicated team for tailor-made technical support. Take advantage of our expertise to buy professional strawberry plants adapted to your production objectives.