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Strawberry Plant Buying Guide: What Type of Plants? For What Market Opportunity?
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
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
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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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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
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
- Harvest Window : Early, Seasonal, or Everbearing? Combine them for 5.5 months .
- Commercial outlet : direct sales, long circuit, processing or freezing.
- Type of plants : fridge, fresh, root ball, tray plants… adapt your investments and your schedule.
- 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 - Fresh Bare-Root Strawberry Plants
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Production Calendar - Strawberry Plants Plugs
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Production Calendar - Strawberry Plant Tray
Our Growing Guides by Plant Type / Our Growing Tips
Our online advisor: Fraisibot
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.