Everbearing strawberries, also known as day-neutral varieties, offer growers the distinct advantage of multiple harvests throughout the year under optimal greenhouse conditions, typically producing yields of approximately 12–15 kg/m² (2.4–3.1 lbs/sq.ft.) annually. Cultivated in professional greenhouses, varieties such as Albion, Seascape, and Favori produce consistently large, firm fruits weighing around 20–30 grams (0.7–1.1 oz) each, characterized by excellent sweetness (Brix values around 8–12) and vibrant color. Greenhouse growers can achieve optimal production by maintaining temperatures between 18–25°C (64–77°F), relative humidity at approximately 75–85%, and supplemental LED lighting with a PPFD of 300–350 µmol/m²/s and a daily light integral (DLI) of 15–25 mol/m²/day. Ideal for markets demanding fresh strawberries beyond traditional seasons, everbearing greenhouse strawberries deliver continuous quality, premium pricing, and reliable profitability for commercial producers.
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Nutrient Profile of Greenhouse-Grown June-Bearing Strawberries
June-bearing strawberries grown in greenhouses are harvested at peak ripeness for full flavor and high antioxidant levels. Cultivated without pesticides and delivered fresh, they retain essential nutrients like vitamin C, making them a clean and seasonal superfruit with excellent shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 100g
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Amount Per Serving |
32 |
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| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0.3g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 7.7g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars 4.9g | ||
| Protein 0.7g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 16mg | 1% | |
| Iron 0.4mg | 2% | |
| Potassium 153mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A 12 IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 58.8mg | 65% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Genetics Varieties & Breeding Companies
Modern greenhouse crops are the result of advanced breeding, combining traits like high yield, pest and disease resistance, uniformity, and quality characteristics such as taste, firmness, and shelf life. Below are top-performing varieties from leading seed suppliers and breeding companies. While traits like Brix and fruit weight vary with climate, substrate, and grower technique, these genetics offer a strong foundation for high-performance greenhouse production. Always consult the supplier when selecting varieties.
Seasonal / June-Bearing Varieties
- Elsanta – Classic Dutch variety with firm fruit, good yield, and strong shelf life. Requires careful humidity control to prevent mildew. Mid-season ripening.
- Sonsation – High-quality fruit with better flavor and appearance than Elsanta. Earlier production with compact growth and good transportability.
- Lambada – Known for excellent taste and soft texture. Lower yield but prized by premium outlets. Best in high-light environments.
Everbearing Varieties
- Favori – One of the most popular everbearing greenhouse varieties. Large fruit, bright red, high Brix (~9–10), and very good shelf life.
- Malling Champion – Reliable day-neutral cultivar with a long harvest window and good disease resistance. Strong vegetative growth and good quality.
- Murano – High yield, firm berries, and excellent flavor balance. Well-suited to year-round high-tech production with artificial lighting.
⚠️ Note: Greenhouse strawberries are grown in long pots on hanging gutters with controlled lighting and temperature regimes. Yield and fruit quality depend heavily on climate strategy and spacing per cultivar.
Crop Requirements
Understanding the growing conditions of everbearing strawberries is essential to planning a greenhouse that performs. Below you'll find the core climate, lighting, and packaging guidelines for everbearing strawberries — based on what works in modern, high-performance GrowPro systems.
Temperature
- Optimal 24-hour average: 18°C (64°F)
- Minimum temperature: 10°C (50°F)
- Maximum temperature: 30°C (86°F)
- Temperature sensitivity: ●●●●○ (High)
Lighting
- Optimal DLI: 20–25 mol/m²/day
- Light sensitivity: ●●●●○ (High)
- Supplemental lighting options: LED or HPS lighting used to maintain consistent production; long-day tolerant
Humidity
- Target relative humidity: 60–70% day / 90–95% night
- Humidity sensitivity: ●●●●● (Very High)
Packaging Options
- To Consumers: Clamshells, punnets, resealable snack packs
- To Farm Shops: Open trays, paperboard crates
- To Restaurants: Bulk boxes, RPCs, 500g or 1kg loose
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Cultivation Method – Greenhouse-Grown Everbearing Strawberries
Everbearing strawberries are cultivated in greenhouses to deliver multiple harvests across extended seasons. This cultivation method supports consistent yield and fruit quality, ideal for year-round retail programs. Dutch Greenhouses provides high-performance climate, irrigation, and substrate systems designed for continuous everbearing strawberry cultivation. See structured data below for growing parameters and cycle planning.
Cultivation Method – Greenhouse-Grown Everbearing Strawberries
Everbearing strawberries are cultivated in greenhouses to deliver multiple harvests across extended seasons. This cultivation method supports consistent yield and fruit quality, ideal for year-round retail programs. Dutch Greenhouses provides high-performance climate, irrigation, and substrate systems designed for continuous everbearing strawberry cultivation. See structured data below for growing parameters and cycle planning.
Everbearing Strawberries: Standardized Systems with Built-in Support
Greenhouse Models
All Everbearing Strawberry crops are supported by GrowPro’s pre-engineered greenhouse models. Whether starting small or scaling toward continuous production, our Expert and Plus Series greenhouses offer the height, ventilation, and layout flexibility to support dense, high-performing strawberry rows.
Technology ↔ Crop
Everbearing Strawberries are grown on hanging gutters using long substrate pots filled with soil. Compared to other crops, strawberry systems use more rows per section, enabling efficient space use while maintaining airflow and harvest access. Climate and lighting strategies are tailored to extend production windows and improve fruit quality.
Guided Growing
GrowPro’s Guided Growing program supports strawberry growers through data-driven decision tools, crop-specific coaching, and performance tracking. Whether managing a seasonal flush or year-round production, we provide the expertise and structure to help you succeed across every cycle.
FAQ: Growing Everbearing Strawberries in Greenhouses
Everbearing strawberries provide continuous harvests, enabling growers to meet market demand throughout much of the year.
This FAQ covers the practical and economic aspects of everbearing greenhouse production.
Everbearing strawberries typically yield 15 kg per m² per year under optimized greenhouse conditions. This accounts for extended harvest cycles and high planting density (typically 6–8 plants/m²), supported by supplemental lighting and climate control.
Everbearing varieties can produce fruit for 6–9 months, typically from early spring through autumn. In greenhouses with artificial lighting, even year-round production is possible.
Yes. To maintain yield across darker months, LED lighting (150–200 µmol/m²/s) is used to promote flowering and fruiting, especially in winter or early spring.
The GrowPro Plus Series is ideal for year-round production thanks to its height, ventilation capacity, and compatibility with gutter systems, but the Expert Series will perform as well.
Labor is moderate to high, as picking, de-leafing, and quality control must be done weekly over a long period.
Maintain stable temperatures between 18–22°C (64–72°F), relative humidity around 70%, and CO₂ levels near 800 ppm. Consistency is key for flower formation and berry uniformity.
They can be — especially in premium markets that value supply continuity and year-round availability. However, they do require more investment in lighting, labor, and automation to perform at commercial scale.