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FPS Strawberry Ordering Information Prices and information as of 20-Mar-23

  • All plants are virus indexed, heat treated, and meristem cultured California Certified Foundation stock plants (white tag plants)
  • All cultivars are patented by the University of California unless noted.

Available Cultivars

Albion Merced
Aromas Mojave
Benicia Monterey
Cabrillo Oso Grande (off patent in the U.S.)
Camino Real Palomar
Camarosa (off patent in the U.S.) Petaluma
Chandler (off patent in the U.S.) Portola
Diamante San Andreas
Fronteras Seascape (off patent in the U.S.)
Gaviota Ventana
Grenada UCD Moxie
UCD Victor UCD Valiant
UCD Warrior UCD Royal Royce

Cultivar descriptions are available through the UC Davis Office of Research

Ordering

Most strawberry cultivars at FPS are patented by the University of California (UC) and can be supplied only to those who are licensed by UC Davis Office of Research InnovationAccess (IA). To request a license, please contact Atalanti Pitsillides by email at [email protected]. The application process requires approximately four to six months. Licensing with IA does not guarantee the availability of plants. Varieties off-patent in the U.S. may still have restrictions when distributed outside the U.S. Buyer must be a licensed propagator of UC-patented strawberry cultivar(s) before receiving their material.

Product Photos and Prices


Plants in vitro

Plants established in 4 inch pots in potting mix

Current Prices:

  • $200 per in vitro plant.
  • $200 per plant established in 4-inch pot.

Prices effective April 1, 2023.

  • $275 per in vitro plant.
  • $275 per plant established in 4-inch pot.

Meristem plants are available to be picked up in tissue culture tubes (in vitro) or in potting medium (“in soil”) in 4-inch pots. Please specify “in vitro” or “in soil.” Strawberries shipped to other states and countries are exclusively in vitro.

Order Deadlines
  • Plant orders are due on July 15 for receipt the following Spring. Please indicate the approximate date you prefer to receive your plants.
  • A license agreement must be obtained, and depending on the destination, import permits, phytosanitary certificates, and checking for quarantine compliance testing may also be needed.
  • Plants are custom made to order.

Download Strawberry Order Form

Important Terms of Order - Please Read

Material Allocation Policy

FPS plant materials are allocated among all orders received and confirmed before deadlines described above each year. Orders are considered confirmed upon receipt of an original signed order form. In the event requests for materials exceed the available supply, materials are allocated according to an established priority system prioritizing CDFA Registered and Certified Nurseries. Any remaining materials are sold on a first-come, first-served basis to customers submitting orders after the deadline.

Prices & Minimum Order Charge

There is a minimum order charge of $150.00 per order for plant material, excluding commericial nurseries with a Blanket Agreement in place. Minimum quantity requirement of 5 identical items requested for each selection, except in the case of strawberries. The price will be calculated according to the number of identical units ordered. Commercial nurseries are encouraged to open a Blanket Agreement.

Order Pickup/Shipping and Packing & Handling Charges

All orders are shipped F.O.B. Davis, California. Buyer agrees to pay all costs of transportation and assumes all risk of loss during shipment. No shipping or packing & handling fees are charged for orders picked up at the FPS facility; FPS asks that all orders for plant material be picked up within 30 days of notification that they are ready for pickup. FPS reserves the right to assess customers for storage of materials not picked up after 30 days.

For all orders that are shipped to customers, shipping and handling fees of 15% of material are added to the order.

Additional Phytosanitary Certificate, Testing, and Treatment Requirements

For out of state shipments, customers will be charged at actual cost for any required phytosanitary certificates ($60.30) and additional testing. Where pesticide or hot water treatment is required, customers will be charged a fee of $150.00. Customers will be charged at actual cost for any required quarantine compliance certificates. They will also be charged for any additional diagnostic testing required beyond normal FPS protocols.

Policy on Cancellations and Changes to Orders

Because FPS materials are custom collected and prepared for each customer, cancellations are not accepted once material has been collected. Additions to orders will receive allocation priority according to the date they were added. FPS reserves the right to bill for materials that are cancelled once they have been collected or prepared.