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Strawberries

Strawberries are booming, with the global market set to grow to $18.66 billion by 2028. As greenhouse acreage expands, more growers worldwide—from Canada to the Netherlands to Mexico —are adding strawberries alongside vegetable crops or optimizing existing production to meet rising demand. 

But growing strawberries successfully requires precise climate control, especially in challenging environments. Cold-climate growers must balance light, temperature, and humidity to extend the season, while warmer regions face challenges like heat stress and airflow management. 

At Svensson, we work with strawberry growers across the globe to create the ideal greenhouse climate. From light diffusion to energy savings and ventilation, our solutions help you grow healthier, high-quality strawberries—wherever you're located.

  • Humidity:
    At night, strawberries prefer 10°C (50°F), but radiative heat loss and condensation can be a challenge.
  • Temperature:
    Shading prevents small fruit, while morning screens warm plants in cold climates. Insulation and light transmission are key.
  • Light:
    Growers must tailor strategies by variety while ensuring a healthy climate without relying on heat to prevent dead air.

Solutions designed for healthier berries

Insights and grower stories

Discover real-world strawberry insights, climate tips, and grower-driven strategies.

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09 Feb 2026 | Strawberry

Genson in the Netherlands

In recent years, Genson has made the transition to LED lighting at its strawberry production sites in Someren. This also brought the challenge of keeping the greenhouse climate active, despite the loss of radiant heat from SON-T lighting. Genson therefore decided to invest in ClimaFlow Fans from Svensson. “The vertical fans ensure that the plants are ‘switched on’ before we turn on the lighting. In this way, we get the maximum return from our lighting.”

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16 Apr 2025 | Strawberry

Linkertse Aardbeien-automaat in Belgium

In Linkhout, Belgium, there is a special family business that has been rooted in horticulture for three decades. Since 2013, the Linkertse Aardbeienautomaat—run by 23-year-old Robbe Reijnders and his parents—has been fully dedicated to growing delicious strawberries. Their secret? A smart combination of technology, attention to the crop and a direct connection with the consumer.

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Your guide to better growing

Strawberry Climate Playbook

We’ve created a Strawberry Climate Playbook tailored for cold-climate growers looking to optimize greenhouse conditions and boost efficiency.

This playbook covers key strategies for screening, ventilation, and energy-efficient growth, helping you manage temperature, humidity, and airflow while maximizing light use. Learn how LED and HPS lighting can extend your season, the best screening techniques for everbearers and June bearers, and how to balance heating and ventilation for better fruit quality. Whether you're expanding production or just getting started, this guide provides the insights you need to grow smarter, reduce costs, and produce top-quality strawberries year-round.

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Contact a strawberry climate expert

Growing strawberries means navigating complex climate conditions, from managing light levels to protecting fruit quality and consistency. Whether you're aiming for higher yields, healthier plants, or a more balanced growing environment, our Climate Experts are here to help you get there.

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