Compostable Mulch Film for Strawberry Production

For commercial strawberry systems.

Built for matted row, day-neutral, and winter-over systems.


Compostable mulch for matted row, day-neutral, and winter-over systems.

  • No plastic to remove in spring

  • No microplastic left in the soil

  • Saves 2–3 weeks of labor per season

Strawberry production has changed

Plastic mulch doesn’t disappear

In strawberries, removal often happens at the worst time — during harvest or right after.

That means:

  • Labor pulled away from picking

  • Wet, heavy plastic to handle

  • Fragments left behind in the soil

Polyethylene does not biodegrade.
It breaks up into microplastics that remain in your fields and can end up in the food chain.

Strawberries are a high-value crop.
Clean soil isn’t optional.

▶ See the real cost of plastic mulch removal

Installs like plastic. No learning curve

  • Same mulch layer

  • Same bed prep

  • Same installation speed

If your field runs well with plastic —
it will run with FilmOrganic.

Installation & End of Life

3 systems. 3 solutions

▶ Explore full strawberry systems guide — detailed systems, field setups, and how to choose the right film

SYSTEM 1 — MATTED ROW

Recommended film: Black #36

• Installed before planting

• Eliminates hand-weeding cycle

• Incorporated after use

Result:
Weed control before weeds even exist.

SYSTEM 2 — DAY-NEUTRAL STRAWBERRIES (ANNUAL)

Recommended films: Black #66 / CoolWhite #66

• Full-season durability

• Handles traffic and harvest

• No plastic removal

Result:
Consistent performance through the full season — without cleanup.

SYSTEM 3 — SHORT-DAY / WINTER-OVER STRAWBERRIES

Recommended films : Black #88 / CoolWhite #88

• Up to 15 months durability

• Designed for overwinter systems

⚠️ Row cover required for winter protection

Result:
Reliable winter performance without polyethylene.

FilmOrganic Black #36 – Matted-row strawberry systems Clean, weed-free beds that promote uniform stolon development and simplify row establishment — no plastic removal after harvest.

FilmOrganic Black #36 – Matted-row strawberry systems

Clean, weed-free beds that promote uniform stolon development and simplify row establishment — no plastic removal after harvest.

FilmOrganic Black #66 – Day-neutral strawberries (annual) Season-long compostable mulch that maintains bed integrity from planting to harvest while keeping fruit clean and consistent.

FilmOrganic Black #66 – Day-neutral strawberries (annual)

Season-long compostable mulch that maintains bed integrity from planting to harvest while keeping fruit clean and consistent.

FilmOrganic Black #88 – Short-day / June-bearing strawberries (winter-over) High-durability compostable mulch designed to protect crowns through winter and eliminate spring plastic removal.

FilmOrganic Black #88 – Short-day / June-bearing strawberries (winter-over)

High-durability compostable mulch designed to protect crowns through winter and eliminate spring plastic removal.

Choose the film that fits your system

Built for strawberry growers who want performance in-season — and zero cleanup after.

For matted row & day-neutral systems

Built for row establishment, annual production, and heat-sensitive strawberry fields.

BLACK #36

COATED

0.6 mil

Row establishment / early control

Standard
performance
5” GRIDLINES

Matted row / weed-free establishment

Installed before planting to suppress weeds early and simplify row establishment.

3-month lifespan with a 14-day seeding window

46”, 54”, 60”

5,000 ft/roll

BLACK #66

COATED

0.6 mil

Full season / versatile

Full-season 5” GRIDLINES

Day-neutral strawberries

Reliable full-season performance with stable planting and harvest durability.

6-month lifespan with a 30-day seeding window

48”, 54”, 60” (true 59”)

4,000 ft/roll

COOLWHITE #66

COATED

0.6 mil

Heat control / reflective

Heat
control
5” GRIDLINES

Day-neutral / heat-sensitive

Reflective surface reduces soil temperature while maintaining full-season durability.

6-month lifespan with a 30-day seeding window

48”, 54”, 60” (true 59”)

4,000 ft/roll

For winter-over systems

Built for short-day strawberry programs where durability through winter is essential.

BLACK #88

COATED

0.75 mil

Overwinter / maximum durability

Winter-over
performance
5” GRIDLINES

Short-day / June-bearing strawberries

Built for long-cycle performance through winter conditions.

Up to 15 months with a 45-day seeding window

⚠ Row cover required for proper winter protection.

48”, 54”, 60” (true 59”)

4,000 ft/roll

COOLWHITE #88

COATED

0.75 mil

Overwinter / reflective

Reflective
winter-over
5” GRIDLINES

Short-day / June-bearing strawberries

Reflective structure for long-cycle winter systems.

Up to 15 months with a 45-day seeding window

⚠ Row cover required for proper winter protection.

48”, 54”, 60” (true 59”)

4,000 ft/roll

Get the right film for your crop and field conditions.

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For professional strawberry systems.

Fall 2026 strawberry programs are now being secured.

FilmOrganic is primarily used in northern climates across Canada and the Northern U.S., where durability through winter is critical.

Short-day systems installed in September require the right film selected and reserved in advance.

Most growers start with 3–5 rolls to validate performance under real field conditions before expanding.

Production is planned ahead — qualifying your program early ensures availability for your planting window.

FilmOrganic Black #88 — Winter-over strawberries Daniel P. in his field. A compostable mulch designed to last through winter, protect crowns, and eliminate spring plastic removal.

FilmOrganic Black #88 — Winter-over strawberries

Daniel P. in his field. A compostable mulch designed to last through winter, protect crowns, and eliminate spring plastic removal.

FilmOrganic Black #66 — Day-neutral strawberries (annual) Gabriel G. using Black #66 for season-long performance. Clean beds, consistent fruit quality, and no plastic to remove after harvest.

FilmOrganic Black #66 — Day-neutral strawberries

Gabriel G. using Black #66 for season-long performance. Clean beds, consistent fruit quality, and no plastic to remove after harvest.

FilmOrganic Black #36 — Matted-row strawberry systems Planting mother plants on FilmOrganic Black #36. Weed-free beds that simplify establishment and promote uniform stolon development.

FilmOrganic Black #36 — Matted-row strawberry systems

Planting mother plants on FilmOrganic Black #36. Weed-free beds that simplify establishment and promote uniform stolon development.