ABZ Seeds – Gourmet Strawberries: F1 Hybrid Strawberry Breeding from Seed for Professional Growers

ABZ Seeds – Gourmet Strawberries is a Dutch breeding company based in Andijk, the Netherlands, specialising in F1 hybrid strawberry varieties propagated by seed. With more than 25 years of work on seed-propagated strawberry genetics, the company has developed a distinctive position in strawberry breeding — offering a unique concept in the world of strawberries, with varieties for the strawberry grower, the garden plant grower and the amateur gardener. ABZ Seeds describes seed as a clean and reliable starting point for cultivation and applies breeding and research processes before commercial varieties are released. Its international distribution reaches more than 35 countries across six continents.

Products and Capabilities

ABZ Seeds’ portfolio focuses on seed-propagated F1 hybrid strawberry varieties for professional and amateur cultivation:

F1 Hybrid Strawberry Varieties : More than 20 everbearing F1 hybrid strawberry varieties covering different markets, cultivation systems and seasons. The company’s varieties are selected for commercial characteristics including fruit quality, yield, plant performance and ornamental value.

Varieties for the Fresh Market : Everbearing varieties such as Strawberry Soraya F1, described by the company as offering high yield and year-round production. According to ABZ Seeds, Soraya grows well under sustainable LED lighting and produces firm, long-lasting fruits suited for retail.

Varieties for Garden Plant Growers : Strawberry genetics adapted for garden-plant production and ornamental applications.

Seed Propagation Model : The company’s core concept is the propagation of F1 hybrid strawberries from seed — presented as a clean starting point for cultivation and as the foundation of its breeding model.

ABZ Seeds Capabilities for Professional Horticulture

For IPM attendees in strawberry growing, young plant production and horticultural breeding, ABZ Seeds offers several distinct characteristics:

F1 Hybrid Breeding Expertise : More than 25 years of work on seed-propagated strawberry genetics, with breeding and research processes applied before commercial varieties are released.

Seed-Propagated Production Model : ABZ Seeds presents seed as a clean and reliable starting point for cultivation — a concept the company describes as unique in the world of strawberries.

Wide Assortment Coverage : More than 20 everbearing F1 hybrid varieties addressing different markets, cultivation methods and seasons — from fresh-market production to garden plants.

International Distribution : The company reports shipping strawberry seed to more than 35 countries across six continents.

Adaptation to Cultivation Systems : Varieties developed for different growing conditions, including cultivation under LED lighting for year-round production.

Who Uses ABZ Seeds Strawberry Genetics?

ABZ Seeds serves several segments within professional and amateur horticulture:

Professional Strawberry Growers : Fresh-market producers seeking seed-propagated varieties with commercial fruit quality, yield and plant performance.

Garden Plant Growers : Producers of strawberry plants for garden centres and consumer markets, requiring varieties with ornamental value and garden suitability.

Young Plant Producers : Growers propagating strawberry plants from seed for onward sale or cultivation.

Amateur Gardeners : Home growers using seed-propagated strawberry varieties for garden cultivation.

ABZ Seeds at IPM 2026

ABZ Seeds participates at IPM Essen 2026, the international horticulture trade fair, presenting its seed-propagated F1 hybrid strawberry varieties to professional growers and the international horticulture industry. For broader information on the event, explore the IPM Essen Trade Fair Overview or visit the official IPM Essen website.

ABZ Seeds FAQ

• What does ABZ Seeds specialise in?
  ABZ Seeds specialises in breeding F1 hybrid strawberry varieties that are propagated by seed.
• How many strawberry varieties does ABZ Seeds offer?
  The company states that it offers more than 20 everbearing F1 hybrid strawberry varieties.
• Who uses ABZ Seeds strawberry varieties?
  Its assortment serves professional strawberry growers, garden-plant growers and other cultivation segments requiring seed-propagated strawberry genetics.
• Where does ABZ Seeds sell its seed?
  The company reports shipping strawberry seed to more than 35 countries across six continents.
• Why is seed propagation important to the ABZ Seeds concept?
  ABZ Seeds positions seed propagation as a clean and reliable starting point for cultivation and as the foundation of its F1 hybrid strawberry breeding model.