Conventional and Allowed in Organic Production Mini-Tray Strawberry Plants for Professionals

Since 2022, trays and mini-trays have been banned in organic farming. Okay, but what can we do?

Since 2022, organic standards have prevented the production of certified organic Tray Plants. This restriction concerns cultivation techniques, including the fertilizers used and the length of time runners are grown, which no longer meet regulatory requirements.

As a result, professionals can use:

Tray Plants UAB: grown in compliance with mostly organic standards, they remain a legal and effective option for producing certified organic strawberries.

Conventional Tray Plants under exemption: in the absence of available organic alternatives, these plants can be used after validation by a certification body.

In practice, exemptions in organic farming are generally granted more easily for UAB or untreated plants than for classic conventional plants.

How to make an organic exemption?

You must submit your request to your certification body before signing your quote. To submit your request: BIO exemption procedure

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Strawberry Plant Buying Guide: What Type of Plants? For What Market Opportunity?

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Which format should you choose: refrigerated, fresh, tray-plants, waiting bed, or plugs? Compare yields, costs, and harvest times at a glance.

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Why read this guide?

  • Comparison tables: yield (300–600 g/plant), cost & labor.
  • Reservation/delivery calendar for each format.
  • Minimum order: 20 to 1,000 plants depending on the type.
  • Full-field vs. above-ground case studies to maximize margin.

Overview of the 5 professional formats

Fridge
Costs
Tray plant
Waiting Bed
Motte

Detailed comparison of formats

Format Yield
(g/plant)		 Harvest time Min. order Average cost
Fridge 250 – 400 120 days 20 plants 0.20 – 0.45 €
Costs 280 – 420 140 days 200 plants 0.20 – 0.45 €
Tray plant 400 – 600 90 days 500 plants 0.75 – 0.80 €
Waiting Bed 300 – 500 105 days 500 plants 0.50 – 0.60 €
Motte 230 – 350 N+1 1,000 plants 0.35 – 0.50 €


Delivery schedule

Plant type Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jul Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Fridge
Tray plants
Waiting Bed
Motte
Costs


Which format for which scenario?

Full field controlled budget

Fridge or Fresh : cost 2 x lower than tray plants, planting flexibility.

Above ground in greenhouse

Tray-plants : harvest 90 days after planting, uniform size, reduced labor.

Late planting

Mottes : planting July–August, rapid recovery, harvest the following year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the guide free?

Yes, no fees or obligation to purchase.

How to download it?

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Can I request a personalized quote?

Of course: write to us at contact@fraisiverse.com and an agronomist will respond to you within 24 hours.

Choosing the right strawberry varieties for your plot

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Extend your harvest season by up to 5.5 months with our "early + season + everbearing" method. Compare 78 cultivars, sizes, and markets.

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4 axes to decide quickly

  1. Harvest Window : Early, Seasonal, or Everbearing? Combine them for 5.5 months .
  2. Commercial outlet : direct sales, long circuit, processing or freezing.
  3. Type of plants : fridge, fresh, root ball, tray plants… adapt your investments and your schedule.
  4. Growing conditions : open field, soilless, greenhouse; target consistent yield and size.

Axis 1: Select your harvest window

Example of recommended mix:

  • Ciflorette (early) → Rubis des Jardins (season) → Charlotte (remontant).
  • 5.5 months of continuous production, ideal for direct sales.

Axis 2: Sell at the right market

Direct sales

Ciflorette, Charlotte, Mara des Bois: premium taste sought after by consumers.


Long circuit / GMS

Magnum, Clery, Dream: uniform size, 95% class 1 fruit.


Transformation

Darselect, Mara des Bois – high sugar content and stable aroma.


Freezing

Honeoye, Belrubi – firm flesh, keeps well in the cold.


Axis 3: Choose the right type of plants

Kind Reservation Delivery Highlights
Fridge All year round Dec. → Aug. Flexibility & price
Tray plants Feb. → June Nov. → Apr. Above ground, harvest 90 days after planting
Motte Sep. → May Jul. → Sep. Ideal for open fields, harvest N+1
Costs Feb. → Aug. Sep. → Nov. Young plants, rapid recovery

Axis 4: Optimize your technical constraints

Tray plants guarantee +25% yield and simplified harvesting above ground; ideal for mechanizing your production and ensuring consistent size.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the guide really free?

Yes, with no cost or obligation to purchase.

How to download it?

Just click the button “Download the guide” at the top of the page; the PDF opens immediately.

Can I request a personalized quote?

Of course: contact us via our contact page .

When to plant? When to harvest?

Do you want to start a strawberry farm but don't know when to reserve your plants, when to plant them or even harvest them?

Because we love 🍓 (with just a little sugar), we're going to do the work for you. On this page, you'll find the growing steps for each type of strawberry plant. When to order? What is the delivery period? When to plant? And finally, when to harvest?

Production Calendar - Frigo Strawberry Plants

Production Calendar - Frigo Strawberry Plants
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Production Calendar - Fresh Bare-Root Strawberry Plants

Production Calendar - Bare Root Strawberry Plants
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Production Calendar - Strawberry Plants Plugs

Production Calendar - Strawberry Plants Motte
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Production Calendar - Strawberry Plant Tray

Production Calendar - Strawberry Plants Motte
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Our Growing Guides by Plant Type / Our Growing Tips

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Our technical itineraries by type of strawberry plant:

Technical Itinerary for Growing Strawberries from Frigo Plants

Technical Itinerary for Growing Strawberries from Plug/Pod Plants

Technical Instructions for Growing Strawberries from Tray or Mini Tray Plants

Technical Guide for Growing Strawberries from Bare-Root Fresh Strawberry Plants

Technical Instructions for Growing Strawberries from Waiting Bed Plants

All our growing tips for planting strawberries:

Strawberry Plants: Soil Preparation and Planting

Soil preparation for strawberry growing, planting techniques, and optimizing strawberry yield.

Best Practices for Irrigation and Fertilization of Strawberry Plants

Efficient irrigation systems, frequency and quantity of watering, types of fertilizers and application times, signs of nutritional deficiencies, growing strawberries in substrate, protection against frost and diseases.

Protection and Prevention of Strawberry Diseases and Pests

The main diseases and pests affecting strawberries, as well as effective methods for their prevention and treatment, including biological control and the use of resistant varieties. It provides practical advice for maintaining healthy and productive strawberry crops.

Succeeding in Strawberry Farming: Costs, Business Strategy and Subsidies

Growing strawberries requires significant initial and ongoing costs, but with effective marketing strategies and sustainable practices, growers can maximize their profits while contributing positively to the environment. Grants and financial aid are available to support necessary investments and encourage environmentally friendly farming practices.

Maximizing Strawberry Harvest and Storage: A Practical Guide

How to determine the optimal time to harvest strawberries, best practices for minimizing fruit damage during picking, and effective methods for storing and managing unsold strawberries to avoid losses and maximize profitability. It offers practical tips for extending the shelf life of strawberries, including refrigeration, freezing, and dehydration.

Strawberry Growing: Why Stagger Production? Early, Seasonal, Late? How to Choose?

Staggering strawberry production allows for harvests to be spread throughout the season, ensuring optimal fruit quality and increased profitability. Learn about recommended varieties for early, mid-season, and late-season production, as well as best practices for harvesting and storage.

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Conventional and Allowed in Organic Production Mini-Tray Strawberry Plants for Professionals

What are conventional and UAB Mini-Tray strawberry plants?

Mini-Tray strawberry plants, whether conventional or suitable for organic farming (UAB), are an optimized variant of classic Tray plants. Their unique feature lies in their reduced root volume, representing approximately half that of traditional Tray plants. This format, while compacting the roots, in no way affects their ability to produce an abundant and uniform harvest.

Thanks to their adaptability, these plants are ideal for meeting the needs of conventional or organic crops. Their innovative design ensures easy integration into various growing systems.


The advantages of conventional and UAB Mini-Trays

Mini-Tray plants offer an efficient and flexible solution for professional growers, with unique advantages:

  • Adaptation to organic practices: UAB Mini-Trays are specially designed to meet organic farming standards.
  • High productivity: From their first year, these plants offer a high yield and exceptional fruit quality.
  • Planning flexibility: They allow efficient management of planting and harvesting periods, thus optimizing production.
  • Compatibility with different growing methods: The Mini-Trays adapt to both soil and soilless systems, guaranteeing remarkable versatility.
  • Ease of recovery: Rooted plugs reduce post-planting stress, ensuring rapid and vigorous recovery.

Mini-Tray Schedule and Best Practices

Reservation: To ensure availability, it is recommended that conventional and UAB Mini-Tray plants be reserved before May of the year prior to planting. This advance notice is crucial to meet high demand.

Planting periods: The planting window extends from December to July, allowing great flexibility depending on production objectives.

Cultivation techniques: Particular attention must be paid to irrigation, fertilization (particularly organic for UAB), as well as the prevention of diseases and pests.


Why choose Fraisiverse, a wholesale supplier of strawberry plants?

Fraisiverse is the go-to partner for professionals looking for Mini-Tray strawberry plants, whether conventional or UAB. With its recognized expertise and commitment to quality, Fraisiverse stands out for:

  • A varied range: A wide choice of organic and conventional varieties, to meet all needs.
  • Fast and reliable delivery: Plants available all year round, with careful delivery throughout France.
  • Competitive prices: Take advantage of attractive rates, decreasing according to the volumes ordered.
  • Personalized support: Fraisiverse offers technical advice and dedicated support to optimize your crops.

Whether conventional or organic, Fraisiverse is committed to providing professional-quality plants for results that meet your expectations.

Buy UAB Mini-Tray Strawberry now

Opt for conventional and UAB Mini-Tray plants and take a step towards optimized, environmentally friendly, and efficient production. Fraisiverse, as a leading wholesale supplier, offers you quality strawberry plants tailored to your specific needs.

Production Calendar - Mini-Tray Strawberry Plants

Production Calendar - Strawberry Plants Motte
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