The First & Only Certified Organic Berry Nursery
Rooted in Organic. Grown Near Mt. Shasta.
Since 2016, ION has done what no one else had — built a certified organic nursery that gives every grower a clean choice. No synthetic fumigants. No shortcuts. Just high-quality strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry transplants grown the right way.
CCOF Certified Organic · Featured in Edible Monterey Bay · Proudly serving home gardeners & commercial growers since 2016
Certified Organic · Mt. Shasta Grown
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Strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries — every variety certified organic, grown on our Northern California farm and shipped directly to you.
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The ION Story
We Started Something New
Before ION, every organic berry grower in the country had to buy their planting stock from conventional nurseries — farms using synthetic soil fumigants and chemical pest control. There was no alternative. In 2016, James Rickert and Daniel Nelson changed that, launching the first and only certified organic berry transplant nursery in the United States. Grown near Mt. Shasta, rooted in principle.
Spring 2026 delivery — order while stock lasts
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Certified organic · Grown near Mt. Shasta · Ships spring 2026
The ION Story
We Started Something New
Before ION, every organic berry grower in the country had to buy their planting stock from conventional nurseries — farms using synthetic soil fumigants and chemical pest control. There was no alternative. In 2016, James Rickert and Daniel Nelson changed that, launching the first and only certified organic berry transplant nursery in the United States. Grown near Mt. Shasta, rooted in principle.
Planting Guides
Step-by-step guidance on planting, spacing, watering, and caring for your organic berry transplants — for any scale.
Why Organic Stock Matters
Learn why starting with certified organic transplants — not just organic practices — makes all the difference for your harvest and your soil.
Planting Guides
Step-by-step guidance on planting, spacing, watering, and caring for your organic berry transplants — for any scale.
For Commercial Growers
Ready to Scale With Organic Stock?
ION works directly with leading organic berry producers across the country. If you're a commercial grower looking for a reliable, certified organic transplant source — let's talk.
Certified Organic · Grown With Integrity Since 2016
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Resources & Growing Guides
Industry insights, planting tips, and the stories behind organic berry growing — straight from the ION team.
What Defines a Truly Certified Organic Strawberry Grower?
A strawberry or blackberry taken straight from the garden and warmed by the sun will put produce from a grocery store to shame. While there is no denying the value of freshness, the true source of flavor is found long before the harvest. It is in the plant itself, the soil at its roots, and the conditions under which it has been grown all season.
We often hear folks say “they don’t make food like they used to.” Organic varieties tend to be hardy, much more in line with what we remember food being.
Because of this, organic transplants offer a solid base for good flavor. They are cultivated with an eye to steady development, strong genetics and soil health. Put one of these vigorous young plants into a well-run organic garden, and it has what it takes to build up the natural compounds, sugars, acids, and aromas that make for a memorable taste.
That is not to say a piece of organic produce will invariably outshine a non-organic one.
But with an organic transplant, the gardener has the chance to see to those details from the start.
Everyone Is Talking About Strawberries and Chemicals. Here’s What Actually Matters.
The conversation about strawberries and chemicals has been everywhere lately. Many consumers are left with a mix of genuine concern, partial context, and unanswered questions.
At ION, we’ve spent eleven seasons growing certified organic berry plants and working with growers of every kind, from backyard gardeners to commercial operations. That’s given us a perspective most of this conversation is missing.
Why Organic Transplants Produce Better-Tasting Fruit
A strawberry or blackberry taken straight from the garden and warmed by the sun will put produce from a grocery store to shame. While there is no denying the value of freshness, the true source of flavor is found long before the harvest. It is in the plant itself, the soil at its roots, and the conditions under which it has been grown all season.
We often hear folks say “they don’t make food like they used to.” Organic varieties tend to be hardy, much more in line with what we remember food being.
Because of this, organic transplants offer a solid base for good flavor. They are cultivated with an eye to steady development, strong genetics and soil health. Put one of these vigorous young plants into a well-run organic garden, and it has what it takes to build up the natural compounds, sugars, acids, and aromas that make for a memorable taste.
That is not to say a piece of organic produce will invariably outshine a non-organic one.
But with an organic transplant, the gardener has the chance to see to those details from the start.
Spring 2026 Delivery
Ready to Grow Something Real?
Certified organic. Mt. Shasta grown. Shipped directly to your door.