Strawberries in greenhouses are a high-reward crop with variable strategies depending on climate, market, and crop type. While the potential is strong, production economics are often unique to each operation—making benchmarking difficult and competitive insights rare. GrowPro systems support both seasonal and everbearing strawberry programs with full control over climate, lighting, and scheduling.
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Everbearing Strawberries
Sweet, juicy, and freshly available almost year-round, greenhouse-grown everbearing strawberries provide continuous harvests and consistent fruit quality. Ideal for growers targeting premium markets with reliable, delicious berries.
Seasonal Strawberries
Bursting with flavor and producing abundant yields at peak times, seasonal greenhouse strawberries are perfect for high-volume markets. Enjoy maximum harvest potential, premium fruit size, and exceptional sweetness during the main season.
Configuration for Strawberry Cultivation
Strawberries are cultivated on elevated table or gutter systems with precise irrigation and climate control. All GrowPro greenhouses are pre-configured to support either seasonal (June-bearing) or everbearing cropping strategies. Climate management—including humidity, temperature, and supplemental lighting—plays a critical role in maintaining fruit quality, production continuity, and disease prevention.
Greenhouse Models:
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GrowPro Expert: Compact and efficient for up to 2 acres. Ideal for pilot programs, seasonal cycles, or regional retail integration.
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GrowPro Plus: Designed for scalable, year-round production with integrated LED lighting and vertical system flexibility. Supports larger labor flows and high-output harvesting.
Growing Strawberries:
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Average Yield:
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Seasonal: ±3.5–4.5 kg/plant/season
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Everbearing: ±4.5–5.5 kg/plant/year
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Fruit Size: 20–30g (0.7–1.1 oz), depending on variety and steering
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Labor: High—daily or near-daily harvesting, leaf maintenance, and monitoring
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Cropping Styles:
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Seasonal: Single, compact harvest cycle (spring/summer)
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Everbearing: Multiple flushes across 9–12 months with climate and light control
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Strawberries at a Glance
| Type | Avg. Fruit Size | Yield | Cropping Style | Market Use |
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| Seasonal | 20–30g | High (short cycle) | Single flush (3–4 mo.) | Volume retail, seasonal packs |
| Everbearing | 20–30g | Moderate to High | Continuous (9–12 mo.) | Premium retail, year-round supply |
Why Strawberries? A Stable Choice
Strawberries offer premium market potential but come with their own set of operational challenges. In Westland, it’s often said nobody really knows how much strawberry growers earn—reflecting both the crop’s margin potential and the lack of transparency in its economics. For investors and growers who understand retail timing, quality consistency, and labor flow, strawberries are a rewarding crop that trades simplicity for value.
Nutritional Value (per 100g)
| Type | Calories | Vitamin C (mg) | Vitamin A (IU) | Potassium (mg) |
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| Strawberry | 32 kcal | 58.8 | 12 | 153 |
FAQ
Growing strawberries in a greenhouse is a high-reward, high-precision game. Whether you're planning a seasonal crop or full-year production with everbearing varieties, this FAQ addresses the core questions that shape your strategy.
Seasonal varieties produce once in a short, high-yield cycle. Everbearing strawberries produce multiple flushes across the year, ideal for continuous supply under artificial lighting.
In modern, climate-controlled greenhouses, strawberry yields typically range from 12–15 kg/m²/year, depending on the variety (June-bearing or everbearing), greenhouse model, lighting strategy, and regional climate. Everbearing varieties spread this yield across a longer season, while June-bearing crops condense production into a shorter high-output window.
Yes—and no. For commercial everbearing types or off-season production: yes. Light levels of 180–220 µmol/m²/s are commonly used to maintain flowering and fruiting.
High. Tasks include daily picking, leaf removal, pest monitoring, and canopy management—especially in continuous production systems.
The Expert model works well for pilot and seasonal cycles. If invested in technology as LED and cooling comes around the corner: the Plus will guarantee year-round strawberry production.