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December 2024 Vol.44, Issue 10
Validating vermichar
New media amendment shows promise in Niagara College growth trial.
Read more on Page 14.
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News 6 Grower profile 32 Frisia Flora is a small but mighty operation helmed by visionary, Sietse Elsinga.
Guide 38 Inside View 62
Wageningen University & Research’s Sweeper Robot, capable of assessing fruit colour, shape, perimeter and arear ratio, and anomalies in plants. (Source: www.sweeper-robot.eu) Read more on Page 8.
Precise innovation
How greenhouse cannabis growers can reap the benefits of autonomous ag.
BY J LYNN FRASER
EC and cannabis
Results from a study on the importance of electrical conductivity in cultivation.
BY ARIA PIVA
A look back Highlights and key takeaways from this year’s Canadian Greenhouse Conference.
BY AMY KOUNIAKIS
And just like that, a new year approaches
I can’t believe it, but this is the last issue of Greenhouse Canada for 2024. Where has the time gone? It feels like 2024 just arrived!
Maybe it’s the shortened days and long, lingering nights that have me in a nostalgic mood and I find myself reflecting on these past 12 months and marveling at how the Canadian greenhouse industry continues to work as a collective to support the growth and sustainability of the sector.
From all the events and webinars that take months to organize and plan, to the smaller gatherings organized by growers themselves to discuss current issues and industry challenges; from the institutions that facilitate research and professional development, to the growers who invite tour groups into their operation to share insights on production, this industry and its people continue to show up for one another.
and provided with invaluable insights from their operators, from which meaningful conversations erupted (Read more about the CGC on Page 26).
For my part, I’ve tried over this past year to bring that spirit of collaboration and community to the pages of this magazine and this month, I think some of the work featured here captures that.
From Niagara College, we feature two articles on two very different research projects: one, found on page 14, looks at a new media amendment called vermichar, a combination of worm poop and biochar, which is showing promise. In another piece, on page 20, we explore how electrical conductivity (EC) affects the growth of cannabis plants in a controlled environment.
We’re also featuring a piece in this issue on autonomous cannabis cultivation in the greenhouse and the future of the practice on page 8.
We round out this issue of Greenhouse Canada with a profile on Sietse Elsinga, the owner/grower of Frisia Flora Ltd., a small but productive
“This industry and its people continue to show up for one another.”
Consider our Grower Day event in June; a panel of growers from near and far volunteered their time to come lead a discussion about sustainability, not to mention the seven researchers who shared their work with the room full of growers who paid to be there to hear their expertise. In February, the inaugural Leamington Grower Expo, organized by a small group of passionate growers, also saw similar participation from suppliers, researchers, growers and allied trades. Attendance was phenomenal as well. In October, we had the Canadian Greenhouse Conference. The bus tour alone was one of the most eye-opening experiences I’ve been part of so far in this industry and all because we were welcomed into these businesses
operation located in Beamsville. Go to page 32 and read up on how this firstgeneration greenhouse grower has built this efficient operation.
And finally, as we wrap up 2024 and look towards 2025, I’d just like to thank our loyal readership for sticking with us for another year and this industry for continuing to support our publication. We’re thrilled to still be able to play a role in this dynamic and endlessly fascinating sector.
Happy holidays, dear readers and best wishes for a healthy and profitable New Year. See you in 2025!
Stanton Gill, renowned entomologist passes away
Stanton Andrew Gill of Brookeville, MD, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2024.
Stanton was a distinguished entomologist and a trailblazer in the cut flower industry. For nearly 50 years, he worked with the University of Maryland at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center (CMREC). He was a vital part in establishing the Montogmery College Landscape Technology 2-year AA degree program, where he took his students beyond the classroom with real world experiences to expand their skills and abilities.
Stanton’s understanding of all things agricultural
were greatly enhanced when he established an extensive orchard operation at his beloved MacBride and Gill Falcon Ridge Farm. His venture into fruit growing let him to become a well-known vendor at the Olney Farmers Market along with several other markets.
A scholarship in Stanton’s honor is being established for the Montgomery College Environment Horticulture Program.
His kindness, unending energy and love for adventure will be remembered through the many lives he touched and will long be remembered.
(Source: Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services)
OGVG CHAIR, GEORGE GILVESY, ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
George Gilvesy, the chair of Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) has retired as the chair of board of directors.
In a recent release, OGVG announced the retirement of Gilvesy after nine years held in his position.
During Gilvey’s time in office, he has led numerous initiatives aimed at sustainability, food security, trade and market development.
With his guidance,
the OGVG navigated challenges and strengthened partnerships with stakeholders across the agricultural community.
“I have had the pleasure of serving with George, who has inspired me and given me so many new perspectives on how agriculture and government can work together to achieve common goals,” said Rick Mastronardi, district 1 vice chair, in
213 projects get funds to improve land resiliency
Up to $12.2 million in government funds has been designated to 213 projects throughout Ontario to help farmers improve their agricultural lands resilience and health.
In a recent press release, the governments of Canada and Ontario announced the funds set-aside through the first intake of the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP), to support the planting of grasslands and trees, reducing tillage, and creating water retention ponds.
Funding amounts vary according to the type and scope of the project.
The RALP is being delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA). (Source: Government of Ontario)
The funding’s second intake, which opened on June 3, 2024, encouraged farmers to apply through the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association website.
“We want to support our world-class Ontario farmers with lasting on-farm improvements to help secure long-term growth and environmental resilience for a stronger agri-food sector,” said Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, in the release. (Source: Government of Ontario)
the release.
“He will be sadly missed by many across the agricultural sector.”
Gilvey’s ambition helped advocate for policies supporting environmentally friendly growing methods, managing government regulations and benefiting consumers and the planet.
His decision to not reappoint has resulted in the new appointment of Steve Peters as his successor effective
November 1, 2024.
“George’s leadership has fundamentally shaped the direction of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers,” said Kevin Safrance, district 2 vice chair, in the release.
“His contributions will leave a lasting impact on our organization and the industry as a whole. We wish him all the best in his retirement and thank him for his dedication and service.” (Source: Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers)
2.1% the number in which Ontario’s farmland value rose within six months.
5.5%
the average amount by which farmland value rose in the first half of 2024.
9.6% the rise of farmland values from July 2023 to June 2024 compared to the previous 12 months.
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PRECISE INNOVATION
INNOVATION
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Drones have ample potential in greenhouses: if properly outfitted, one can map the details of a cultivated area in seconds or even detect unwell plants.
If necessity is the mother of invention, then agriculture is the muse of innovation. Cannabis cultivation in commercial greenhouses is encouraging creativity and development in software; robotics; sensors; drones, analytical software, and cameras. The specific needs of cannabis growers are inspiring adaptation and adoption as is the tremendous potential customer base. According to the UN (Blue, 2023), by 2034, global sales of cannabis will be $149 billion with a global patient and customer base of 188 million.
BENEFITS OF AUTONOMOUS AGRICULTURE
Autonomous Agriculture (AA), through software and computer monitoring helps growers with controlling temperature, humidity, light, CO2 levels, 24/7 access as well as remote access. Using specialized sensors means growers can produce products consistent in quality, with higher yields, with crop management capabilities, and that are more attuned to the specifications of customers.
Dr. Youbin Zheng, Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, adds that AA offers better water and nutrient management. Without proper management, root rot and plant pathogens can occur. An obvious benefit of AA is that it reduces reliance on human labour. This reduces costs, errors, and inconsistencies in plant care. AA, Zheng observes, “can do a great job to
balance a crop” as well as managing pathogens, infection, and minimizing water and nutrient use. The result of which also includes reduced environmental damage.
Reducing energy costs such as heating, lighting, and cooling are additional benefits of AA to cannabis growers, notes Jinfeng Liu, Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Chemicals and Materials Engineering Dept., University of Alberta. Many studies in precision agriculture show that there is a reduction in energy costs, according to Dr. Liu, up to 30 per cent to 40 per cent. Additionally, he notes, there is a decrease in operation costs and environmental impacts.
DATA DIAMONDS
Sensors and cameras in addition to saving on labour costs help growers attain “optimal growing conditions” (Robertson 2024). The benefits are not just in managing crops but also in managing ROI. Data are diamonds for growers. Data can be sent from sensors, robots and robotic attachments, cameras, drones, irrigation and fertilizer equipment to analytic software. The continuous stream of data can be sent in real time to the software so that a grower can know immediately the health of crops, the resources used, and the strains of cannabis that are in need of care. Connected with other data, such as current market costs, inventory, and customer preferences, analytic software creates a powerful tool in AA.
How autonomous agriculture can address the specific needs of greenhouse cannabis growers
BY J. LYNN FRASER
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Wageningen University & Research (Netherlands) is developing the Sweeper Robot. The robot is expected to work 20 hours per day. There are plans to enable the robot to detect disease and the internal quality of the fruit.
PREDICTABILITY AND CONSISTENCY
The Internet of Things (IOT) is focused on creating connectivity, i.e., a network, of ‘smart’ technology. Within a cannabis grower’s business, a small-scale application of IOT potentially means that data such as resources consumed (heat, light, water, etc.), plant health, harvesting, packaging, and distribution, will all create their own data streams. These can be used to fine tune the plants and their care. The IOT is an emerging way for cannabis cultivation to improve efficiency and profitability and comply with regulations (Blue, 2023).
AA systems can help monitor the needs of different strains of plants, their environmental conditions, equipment functioning, potential yield, current inventory and order processing (CannaBI n.d.).
ANALYTIC PLATFORMS (APS)
APs are “software that enables you to collect, process, analyze, and visualize data for the purpose of generating insights and making informed decisions (Analytics Activation 2024). An AP is a “centralized system for managing and understanding data across numerous sources and channels (Analytics Activation 2024).
Olds College of Agriculture and Technology (Alberta) performed a fouryear study of “potential use of AI to provide agronomic advice.” Researchers collected soil samples, yield data, satellite and drone imagery to create an algorithm to predict levels of soil nutrients and organic materials ( Doig 2024). The research results were positive. “Data is the way forward for agriculture,” states Simons (Doig 2024).
AP allow for various “siloes” of data to be funnelled into a “unified and standardized feed.” The benefit is “precision forecasting,” an increased ROI and a decrease in wasteful spending. Combining sales and market data can help growers “identify where revenue opportunities exist and strategize their market approach accordingly, as well as view “sales data in real-time,” for example.
Neatleaf (San Francisco) use sensors to follow data such as “leaf colour, temperature, and humidity multiple times per day for individual plants and microclimates” (Robertson 2024). The data is presented on a dashboard “with charts, heat maps and light maps”
(Robertson 2024). The system, called Spyder, helps growers make decisions. The data allows growers to know where crop care should be directed.
HOW DRONES CAN HELP
Drones, when outfitted with customized
Cannabis cultivation in commercial greenhouses is encouraging creativity and development in robotics, sensors, drones, analytical software, and cameras. The specific needs of cannabis growers are inspiring adaptation and adoption as is the tremendous potential customer base.
cameras, can “pinpoint specific weeds and pests (Branch 2023). When outfitted with GPS they can map the “details” of a cultivated area in seconds (Branch 2023). Drones can detect plant weakening such as by diseases, pests, nutrient deficiencies (Branch 2023). “Tiny’ drones already exist. Researchers at MAVLab - Micro Air Vehicle Lab - TU Delft are developing tiny drones to map out “difficult to explore areas” with applications that also apply to agriculture (Invest in Holland 2024).
“Given the multiple separated growing spaces and the defined height and perimeter of a growing area in a greenhouse, an alternative to drones could be a fixed-mounted system for dronelike machines where one could essentially loop or snake around the grow room from above, not unlike the camera systems used for sports arenas,” said Karina Jarzecki, Masters student in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program at the University of British Columbia in Okanagan.
HOW ROBOTS HELP
Robots can be used for harvesting cannabis flowers according to Dr. Zheng, author of Handbook for Cannabis Production in Controlled Environments. Zheng notes that robots can sort flowers according to size and grades. They can also be used in storage in control temperature and humidity.
In research done by the European Commission (CORDIS - EU) the Sweet Pepper Harvesting Robot, or the ROS-Robotic-Operating-
System) has a patent pending on an attachment that allows a robot to “grasp” the sweet pepper using sensors to guide it. A Light Field Sensor is being worked on that will be able to track colour and 3D data at the same time European Commission (CORDIS - EU).
Wageningen University & Research (Netherlands) is developing the Sweeper Robot. When fully developed, the robot is expected to work 20 hours per day and will be able to assess fruit colour, shape, perimeter and arear ratio, and anomalies. There are plans to enable the robot to detect disease and the internal quality of the fruit.
This robot is a demonstration of the “cognitive skills” possible in a robot in agriculture (WUR, n.d.), as well as the haptic skill potential of a robot and attachments.
THE FUTURE
Maintenance of cannabis plants and root zones are currently “challenging,” according to Dr. Zheng. Another challenge is “removing old and diseased leaves and lower branches for air flow and penetration.” When the tasks are performed by humans it is time consuming and costly, Zheng notes. This provides the impetus to find a solution using robot helpers.
Calculating growth rate and growth rate change is another potential application of AA. Overall, AI can remove “much of the manual and logistical work involved in cultivating cannabis.” (Robertson 2024).
BARRIERS TO DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTION
A “worker’s task, which takes several steps to execute, may include subjectivity, or relies on expertise built over a career like pest/ disease identification - the complexity for an autonomous solution has made it difficult for solutions to be developed or widely scaled up. A lack of standardization between greenhouse layout and design plays a role,” states Jarzecki (who has four formal years of experience in cannabis cultivation and one additional year in her Master’s).
“There persists a distrust in the cannabis industry of new or alternative methods from what growers have been accustomed to, I have seen countless growers stubbornly stick to their old ways and do so out of shame of not understanding these new technologies. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and embrace learning some new skills!”, Jarzecki advises.
Some AA are still too costly for some growers --- depending on the size of their operation. Dr. Liu notes that many greenhouses already use basic AA to monitor temperature, humidity, light, water and CO2. However, drones are less commonly used. Robots, in the form of robot carts outfitted with cameras are “more affordable” he notes. Robotic arms, currently, are much more expensive according to Dr. Liu.
“This trend to precision agriculture is unstoppable. Everything is working to that direction.” notes Dr. Liu.
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Fuelling growth naturally
New media amendment shows promise in Niagara College growth trial.
BY ASHLEY PALING
The Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC), a part of Niagara College’s Research and Innovation division, conducted a trial in 2022 on the effects of a new media amendment product called vermichar. The product combines worm castings and biochar and was used as a media amendment on two greenhouse crops, basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Lettuce Leaf’) and strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa ‘Albion’). The results of this growth trial are presented and discussed here.
The organic produce sectors of both Ontario and Canada have seen a trend in increased demand for organically grown produce over the past few years (OCC 2022; Zeidan and Monaghan, 2021).
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Organic pre-plant media amendments for growing greenhouse crops in containers must be able to maintain similar water- and nutrientholding capacities as conventional soilless media, in addition to providing the specific crop with its necessary nutrients (Cox n.d.; Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries 2015). Combined with a widespread increase in both agricultural and food waste production (Jörissen et al. 2015; Dick, 2017), these trends create a unique opportunity for a product that addresses both issues. For instance, composting worms consume food waste and produce valuable manure output, which has the potential to be used as a natural soil amendment.
Some worms, like red wiggler worms (Eisenia fetida), consume food waste and produce manure output that is understood to be high in nutrients and microbes beneficial to soil and plant health.
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This output, called worm castings, is collected and refined to create a useful product that is understood to be high in nutrients and microbes beneficial to soil and plant health (Chaoui et al. 2003). These worm castings are blended with biochar, a charcoal-like material resulting from the contained burning of organic material (CSANR 2024; Murray 2018), and aimed to stabilize and capture nutrients released from the worm castings, as well as improve the beneficial microbial habitat in their vermichar product.
METHODOLOGY
The effect of vermichar on plant growth was tested by HESIC at different volumes as a media amendment (zero per cent, 10 per cent, and 20 per cent), in addition to being used as a starter for compost tea in this trial. Basil and strawberry crops were selected as a short term, low nutrient-
demand leafy crop, and a long-term high nutrient-demanding fruiting crop respectively, and grown in five treatments containing vermichar and/or compost tea, or neither (‘control’).
The greenhouse strawberry fertilizer applied to T1 was balanced regularly at an electrical conductivity (E.C.) of 1.3 mS/cm and a pH of 6.9-7.1. The compost tea was brewed at the beginning of each week using 38L of tap water, which was aerated in the Compost Tea System10™ for 24 hours.
Following this 24-hour period, 4L of vermichar and 60 mL of molasses were added to the basket to aerate for an additional 24 hours before being applied to the crops (Figure 2)
Occasional samples were taken from the compost tea for microscopic analysis to visualise microbial content. The tap water used to mix the greenhouse strawberry fertilizer, aerate the compost
tea, and water treatments T3 and T5 was directly from a greenhouse line.
Throughout the growth trial, weekly photos of plants were taken to demonstrate growth over time as well as the physical characteristics of each treatment. Parameters that were measured bi-weekly within each treatment during the growth period include soil pH and E.C. via pourthrough method, leaf blade chlorophyll content via Soil Plant Analysis Development (SPAD), plant height in centimetres (basil), and flower initiation date and flower count (strawberry).
Strawberries were harvested at commercial maturity (three-fourths red to fully red) (Pritts and Watkins, 1998) every two to three days as necessary, and weighed. Harvested fruit quality was assessed by analysis of average total soluble solids (TSS, °Brix) and titratable acidity (TA).
Basil was assessed at harvest by height
Figure 1: Basil treatments at final harvest of trial.
Table 1. List of treatment mixes for trial including
commercially available media fertigated with soluble chemical fertilizers.
CONCLUSIONS
The results of this trial show a clear potential for the combined use of vermichar as a media amendment alongside a compost tea starter for supplemental fertigation in containergrown fruits and vegetables.
The compost tea made with vermichar did not positively impact basil or strawberry crop growth or health unless when applied with existing vermichar in the growth media.
The increase in growth between T4 and T5 compared to T2 and T3 was likely due to the availability of water and nutrients to the crop due to the increase in vermichar in these treatments.
(in cm) of above-ground growth, fresh weight versus dry weight of aboveground growth, and root mass was photographically documented.
RESULTS
Results of this trial show that 10 per cent vermichar by volume incorporated into media produced benefits for both crops when fertigated with compost tea (Treatment 4).
Of all treatments with vermichar, basil was the tallest, had the highest average SPAD measurements, and produced the highest overall amount of biomass in the 10 per cent vermichar blend fertigated with compost tea (Figure 1)
The height and leaf colour of this treatment was similar to the control, however the 10 per cent vermichar and compost tea treatment surpassed the control in the amount of overall of basil produced by weight.
In the strawberry crop, the 10 per cent vermichar with compost tea treatment initiated flower production the earliest, produced the highest number of fruits per plant, the most amount of fruit by weight, and had one of the highest TSS recorded (°Brix) (Figure 3). The overall growth of both basil and strawberry in media amended with 10 per cent vermichar, fertigated with compost tea, outperformed or was equal to the
The presence of vermichar has been proven to increase water and nutrient uptake in plants when incorporated into container media due to its porous structure and high surface area (Becagli et al., 2021; Huang et al., 2020; Joseph et al. 2021).
These results suggest the potential for vermichar to be used in other crops with similar results.
While this product is already marketed to home gardeners for container and raised bed vegetable growth, this could be another option for greenhouses attempting to grow without conventional fertilizers as part of their regular fertigating regimen.
Figure 2. Research Associate Ashley Paling applying irrigation and compost tea to strawberries.
Figure 3. Ripe strawberry from Treatment 4 ready for harvest.
PHOTO BY A. PALING
PHOTO BY A. HARDT
A cost-benefit analysis would be wise to complete for large-scale production with the product.
Ashley Paling is a Research Associate with the Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre and a part-time professor with the School of Environment and Horticulture at Niagara College.
The Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre would like to thank Terra Optima Labs Inc. for their contribution to this research trial through their products and time.
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• Chaoui, H., Zibilske, L.M., & Ohno, T. (2003). Effects of earthworm casts and compost on soil microbial activity and plant nutrient availability. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 35(2): 295-302.
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Read more from Ashley Paling in Greenhouse Canada here.
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Striking the right balance
A study on how electrical conductivity affects the cannabis plant
UNDERSTANDING EC
BY ARIA PIVA
Electrical Conductivity (EC) is the measure of salts concentration in solution, in this case, water. Salts are the nutrients that have been dissolved in water, like potassium nitrate. Water moves via osmosis which travels from a low concentration of salts (EC) to a higher concentration of salts (EC). This means, in order for the roots to uptake the nutrients in the water, the roots must have a higher EC than the nutrient solution they are being fed.
(Ding, 2018)
Plant growth and development rely heavily on environmental conditions which affects things like their nutrient supply. Every plant species have different nutrient requirements. When looking at Cannabis Sativa, even different cultivars have different nutrient requirements. This is why it is so important to understand the plant you are working with. Knowing how to manipulate the EC, can
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Image 1. Final Week from Section A
help a grower steer the plant in the direction that they would prefer.
If the EC of the water is higher than the roots, the plant is not taking in enough water, this can lead to smaller plants as water helps with cell elongation. If the EC of the water is too low, the plant will not be acquiring enough nutrients and can also lead to smaller plants. Therefore, there is a certain “goldilocks zone” that must be achieved of optimal plant health.
THE EXPERIMENT
Materials
• Nine clones of white shark
• Nine pots with promix soilless media
• Nutrient with adjusted EC
• Coloured tape
• Ruler
• Labelled tray containers
Methods
Nine clones were selected for their uniformity and healthiness. Clones were planted in promix, a soilless media. They were all labeled with their treatment name. Three plants were placed in each of the three treatment sections and labelled A B C. Plants were kept in vegetative stage.
Environmental Conditions
• 18 hours of LED light
• Temperature: Day of 20-22oC and night of 22-24oC
• CO2: 727 ppm
• Humidity: 55-67 per cent
• Custom elemental feed of AB Mix
Treatment conditions
• EC of 1.0mS/cam
• EC of 2.0mS/cm
• EC of 4.0mS/cm
Over the course of eight weeks, all plants were given their unique EC blend of varying water quantities, depending on how much the plant ‘drank’.
Plant height measurements, visual root and leaf health were recorded weekly. Wet weights were taken at the end of the experiment with dry weights to follow.
EXPECTED RESULTS
Cannabis plants grown at Niagara College’s Academic & Research cultivation
facility are typically fed within an EC range of 1.9 - 2.0. In this experiment, the treatment with the EC of 2.0 can be considered the standard that we compare the others to.
A study conducted by Anderson et al. set out to test five different cultivars under the ECs of: 0.33, 0.54, 0.96, 1.59, 2.22 and 2.85mS/cm (2021). They observed that their EC of 0.33 had the lowest growth, since there were no nutrients added and was just what their
water source had (Anderson et al., 2021). Aside from this, they found that plant height was progressively stunted as EC increased. They found that all plants that had a treatment above 0.96mS/cm were severely stunted in height and biomass. Our experimental design exceeds the previous study in EC levels. It is predicted that the plants with an EC of 4.0 will be the most affected. It does not appear that the plants in the EC treatment of 1.0 will be significantly impaired.
Image 2. Plants at Week 1 from Section A
Image 3. All EC 1mS/cm together. All treatments were kept with each other in labelled trays
EC = 1.0mS/cm
EC = 2.0mS/cm
EC = 4.0mS/cm
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QUICK FACTS
What is EC?
Similar to ppm. However, EC measures the overall salt concentration in a solution. It is measured in millisiemens per centimetre (mS/cm).
What is osmosis?
Water moving from an area of low concentration to a higher concentration.
Optimals
Cannabis Sativa plants in our facility that are in soilless mix are kept in an EC range of 1.9 - 2mS/cm.
RESULTS
Water intake
The EC 2.0 treatment consumed the most water over eight weeks with a total average of 17,058.33mL. The EC 1.0 had a total overall average of 15,341.667mL and the EC 4.0 had an overall average of 11,308.333mL over eight weeks. (Table 1)
Plant height
The average plant height of EC 1.0 started at 10.33cm and grew to 62.66cm. EC 2.0 started at 10.66cm and grew to 64.66cm, having the most growth. EC 4.0 started at 11.33cm and grew to 60.33cm, the least amount of growth. The visual representation of the graph does not appear to show that much of a difference in final plant height. (Figure 1)
Plant weight
Plant weight was taken before and after the drying process. EC 2.0 had the highest biomass wet and dry at 276.8g and 66.85g respectively. EC 1.0 had a wet weight of 186.2g and dry of 49.85g. EC 4.0 had the lowest biomass wet and dry at 183.8g and 49.05g respectively. (Figure 2)
Plant appearance
• EC 1.0: Appears to have the most roots out of the treatments and appears healthy. The leaves, however, appear smaller and more yellow and curvy.
• EC 2.0: Appears to have an average root zone that looks healthy. Leaves also appear green and healthy.
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Image 4. Roots and leaves taken at the end of the 8 weeks.
• EC 4.0: The roots appear a little more sparse than EC 2.0 and more brown in colour. Its leaves are green and slightly shorter than EC 2.0.
DISCUSSION
Knowing the correct EC for a particular plant is vital in knowing how to care for the plant.
Anderson et al showed that the optimal EC for their cultivars was 0.96. As they
comparable to our EC 1.0 and 2.0. It is interesting to note that our EC 4.0 plants did not suffer as greatly in height as the Anderson experiment. Our plants all stayed within a comparable height, varying less than 5cm.
What is interesting is that even though the plants were approximately the same height, the EC 2.0 had a significantly higher wet mass. However, after the drying process, it had a similar weight to the other treatments with only a difference of ~17g. The EC 2.0 plant did take in the most water overall and this could explain the heavier wet weight and the more drastic dry down weight.
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It was unexpected that the EC 1.0 did not intake as much water as the EC 2.0.
Water moves from a lower concentration to a higher concentration so it was expected that the lower EC plants would uptake more water.
The EC 1.0 plants also had the largest root zone so it would not be unreasonable to think they would ‘drink’ more water than the other treatments.
What was expected was that the EC 4.0 did intake the least amount of water overall. However, it does not seem like
this affected the plant significantly as the leaves, root zone and height do not seem impaired. Further research would need to be conducted to study the relationship between EC and water intake.
Our results do not suggest a significant difference in overall plant health. More testing should be done in future research.
It would also be interesting to see how these treatments affect the Cannabis plant when it moves into the flowering stage. Anderson’s research was conducted on
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plants after the flowering stage and was only in a vegetative stage for two weeks. It is possible that EC would have more of an influence on the flowering plant.
REFERENCES
• Anderson, S. L., Pearson, B., Kjelgren, R., & Brym, Z. (2021). Response of essential oil hemp (cannabis sativa L.) growth, biomass, and cannabinoid profiles to varying fertigation rates. PLOS ONE, 16(7). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0252985.
• Ding, X., Jiang, Y., Zhao, H., Guo, D., He, L., Liu, F., Zhou, Q., Nandwani, D., Hui, D., & Yu, J. (2018). Electrical conductivity of nutrient solution influenced photosynthesis, quality, and antioxidant enzyme activity of pakchoi (Brassica campestris L. ssp. Chinensis) in a hydroponic system. PloS one, 13(8), e0202090. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0202090
• All photos and height measurements taken by Aria Piva.
• All plant weights, water intake schedule were compiled by Laurie Zuber and Stan Leggett.
Knowing the correct EC for a particular plantis vital in knowing how to care for the plant.
Aria Piva is a recent graduate of Niagara College’s Commercial Cannabis Production program who, in 2022, graduated from Brock University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a micro certificate in environmental sustainability. She can be reached at aria_ piva@live.com.
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Highlights from an unforgettable Canadian Greenhouse Conference
BY AMY KOUNIAKIS
In early October, thousands of horticulture and greenhouse production professionals from across the globe gathered in Niagara Falls, Ont. for the 2024 Canadian Greenhouse Conference .
Once again, the sold-out trade show floor at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre transformed into a hive of networking and innovation, while the education sessions served as a platform for exploration and collaboration.
This year’s theme, Smart Growing, was exemplified and espoused at every turn. Starting with this year’s bus tour, which took attendees to operations across Southwestern Ontario, the agenda was clearly geared towards exposing attendees to a variety of highly efficient production facilities, giving them an opportunity to compare each operations’ priorities and approach to production.
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First stop on the tour was Ridge Farms in Leamington where tomatoes are grown under glass year-round. This unlit growing facility, built in 2021, is outfitted with a number of programs to help monitor the crop environment and manage inputs, most notably their precision irrigation and fertigation system.
Our second stop on the bus tour was JEM Farms in Ruthven, Ont., where the main crops are English and mini cucumbers.
Head grower, Blake Fischer, and owner, Jamie Mastronardi, were happy to answer the multitude of questions from visitors fascinated by this pristine operation. JEM is also home to the twoacre Horteca R & D greenhouse where they are currently conducting lighting trials. Researchers
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from the University of Windsor were on hand to discuss some of the studies taking place at Horteca and elsewhere, and to encourage growers to consider the possibility of partnering with the school on a number of projects.
The third stop of the day at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Kingsville, Ont., came just in time for lunch. This fourth-generation garden centre/greenhouse/mini-putt/petting zoo/ arcade is also home to a delicious eatery that specializes in broasted chicken, upon which attendees dined as they took in the sights, sounds and extensive history of this family business. Owner, Terry Colasanti, was gracious enough to guide participants through his family’s extensive facilities and share some of his insights from decades of being in the business.
This year’s theme, ‘Smart Growing,’ was exemplified and espoused at every turn.
Finally, the last stop of the day was one of the most anticipated amongst the groups on the bus: Ontario Plants’ new greenhouse in Glencoe, Ont. It was a party-like atmosphere that greeted attendees as they got off the bus and stepped into this brand new, yet-tohouse-a-crop propagation facility. Guests were invited to indulge in a smorgasbord of treats before donning protective gear to tour the still-under-construction greenhouses. Pieter van Dijk, Ontario Plants’ COO was our group’s tour guide, and his enthusiasm for this project is truly infectious. He took much pride in showing our group how almost the entire production process there has been automated. It was a fitting exclamation point at the end of the bus tour and gave attendees a lot to talk about on the long ride back to the Falls where the trade show would kick off in earnest the following day.
SOLD-OUT TRADE SHOW
With the opening of the trade show floor, the industry came out in full force. The first day of the show saw
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The New Varieties section at the 2024 Canadian Greenhouse Conference in Niagara Falls.
Attendees of the 2024 Canadian Greenhouse Conference bus tour gather to hear from one of the owners of Ridge Farms, Sydneigh Wilson.
Blake Fischer, JEM Farms’ head grower, chats about production of English and mini cucumbers.
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Kingsville, Ont. specialize in producing Venus Flytraps. Participants in this year’s bus tour had the opportunity to tour the multi-generation-owned greenhouse/garden centre/petting zoo/mini-putt/arcade and restaurant.
crowds gathered in every corner of the convention centre as friends and colleagues connected and reunited. Coffee was flowing and the new green (and on-theme!) carpets of the tradeshow floor were rolled out in welcome.
The New Varieties Showcase, located outside the tradeshow floor and sponsored by Ball Seed and Dümmen
Orange, was lovingly curated and organized by the University of Guelph’s Rodger Tschanz, and served as a striking example of the beautiful and delicious products this industry is capable producing.
The kick-off of the tradeshow coincided with the launch of the education sessions; this year organized according to theme. Wednesday
morning’s sessions tackled energy innovations and explored lighting and managing light emissions; there was also an extensive session providing an update on the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRV).
The afternoon presentations explored themes related to growing media, autonomous growing and landfill diversion.
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Thursday’s sessions were also aimed at providing growers with up-to-date insights and research into production issues. Attendees could learn about the latest developments in vertical farming and berry production; while bio control and root zone management were also among the hot topics on day two.
Despite it being the final session of the conference, ‘Insect Insights: Better Bios and Peskier Pests’ was a lively session moderated by Dr. Sarah Jandricic, the greenhouse floriculture IPM specialist for OMAFA.
‘It was truly one of the most productive shows I’ve attended.’
During this session, registrants heard from four of the industry’s leading experts on pests and bio control. Each fielded a host of questions from the audience, who, even at the very end of the conference, were keen to hear how the latest on Thrips, Aphids and all the rest.
In addition to showcasing the latest in products and services, the 2024 CGC tradeshow floor also transformed into a networking hub during Wednesday’s Happy Hour (graciously sponsored by Philips and Syngenta) where
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everyone in the industry gathered to raise a glass, listen to some live music and catch-up with familiar faces. It was the ideal staging event for the evening’s later activities.
UNTIL NEXT YEAR…
In speaking with organizers of this year’s CGC and in conversations with colleagues on the trade show floor, 2024 will be remembered as a very productive and informative event.
“We had an amazing time,” wrote one anonymous commenter to event organizers. “It was truly one of the most productive shows I’ve attended.”
It’s a sentiment I’ve heard echoed elsewhere about this year’s conference.
Between the sessions that were organized with addressing grower concerns and production issues top of mind; the thoughtfully and meticulously planned bus tour; the bustling, sold-out trade show floor, the night life, and all the little details in between, this year’s event gave growers ample opportunity to branch out, explore and find the support and professional network one needs to succeed and grow in this always changing landscape.
Plans for the 2025 edition of the Canadian Greenhouse Conference are already well in the works. Stay tuned for more information on that in the coming months in these pages. In the meantime, mark your calendars as next year’s CGC is slated for Oct. 8 & 9, 2025 and we’ll look forward to seeing you there.
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SMALL FOOTPRINT, big blooms
Frisia Flora thrives with quality products grown on five acres
BY AMY KOUNIAKIS
A passion for horticulture, sustainability and efficiency that was born in a potato field in the Netherlands, has taken root in the Canadian greenhouse industry in the form of Frisia Flora Ltd.
What started as ‘side gig’ for Sietse Elsinga in 1995, this operation, located in Beamsville, Ont., has grown to become one of the province’s top producers of prefinished lavender and mandevilla, and all while operating on a five-acre property, and under 38,000 sq.-ft. of cover.
It’s a tiny but prolific operation that Elsinga has lovingly and determinedly developed in the spirit of innovation and efficiency. Together with his wife Petra of 32 years, and their three children, whenever they
could help out, have carved out a lean and productive operation.
“When you start out on shoestring, you have to keep on top of the financials,” he explains. “If you’re this size, you have to do everything right.”
With such a small margin for error, finding operational efficiencies at every step of the process, Elsinga insists, is the key. He says Petra plays an integral role in managing the company’s books and “makes sure I don’t overspend,” he said. In those early years, however, there was a lot of trial and error and learning things the hard way.
Elsinga sheepishly admits that he was a victim of “young ambition,” and lost a few crops to some of his “experiments.”
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Outisde of the greenhouse, Frisia’s lavender crops are watered using an automated system that is currently being trialled at the facility.
in this business, you don’t have a parent to ask. So, sometimes you try to plant something new,” he says, “and then you realize you’re doing it totally the wrong way and end up tossing the whole crop. That’s happened a couple of times.”
But when faced with those challenges and outcomes, Elsinga says, he viewed them as an opportunity to learn from his mistakes. And learn he did.
As a youth, and at his father’s urging, Elsinga pursued a postsecondary education in horticulture in the Netherlands.
“When I was in high school, my dad said, ‘you know, our farm is too small to continue, why don’t you go to horticulture school,’” he recalls. “At the time, I was already growing bedding plants for the whole neighbourhood in Dutch-style flat glass beds.”
After completing his polytechnic education, he went on to teacher’s college for horticulture but quickly learned he wasn’t “suited” to the profession. He worked for a time in the industry in the Netherlands through a work placement but in 1991, came to Canada to see where his passion might take him.
Shortly after arriving here, he found himself working at Balfour Greenhouses under the mentorship of Albert Grimm.
“He was actually the first person I worked with when I came to Canada. I learned a lot in the beginning from [Grimm],” Elsinga fondly remembers. “I still call him sometimes.” Melhem Sawaya, of Sawaya Gardens in Waterford, ON, is also amongst one of Elsinga’s mentors from his early years in the industry: “He was a big supporter. I could always go to him for help.”
SIDE PROJECT
From Balfour, Elsinga moved on to Westbrook, Northend then Jeffery’s. In 1995, he launched his ‘side gig’ on a rented property,
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producing various plants but in 2000, purchased and moved to the property where Frisia Flora now operates.
“I was still working for Northend and [I] had two greenhouses here for a spring crop,” he said. “In 2007 is when I finally went on my own. I did those topiaries for many years, but for this size operation, it was a lot of labour. I survived, but I wasn’t getting ahead.”
It was in creating these topiaries, that Elsinga started working with lavender, a crop whose habit and input needs he discovered would better suit this smaller operation. He brought in and trialled several varieties and quickly became a member of the Ontario Lavender Association, which, he says, was a big turning point in his business.
“[It was the] best investment I ever made because I picked up quite a few customers at that first meeting,” he admits.
From that point on, Elsinga worked
tirelessly on improving the quality of his products and efficiencies on the Frisia production line. Amongst one of his biggest priorities when ensuring smooth production, is being vigilant about bringing the highest-quality and cleanest
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plant material into the greenhouse.
“I buy only unrooted cuttings,” he insists. “I’m hesitant to buy rooted material because rooted material, you know, has an extra step and more risk of additional insect and disease pressure.
He says he works mostly with Ball to secure materials because he feels their service, resources and selection is great.
Elsinga is also a licensed propagator of some varieties of lavender and mandevilla. He is one of a few growers who still grows yellow mandevilla, a variety well known for its challenges.
“Some of these cuttings might never produce a shoot,” he said referring to a young crop currently in his propagation room. He still works with the finicky variety, though with an expectation that yields might not be as robust as with other varieties.
“Customers want the colour. My biggest customer wants this. It’s beautiful,” he says.
BIOS ARE BEST
Another priority for the grower, and perhaps the one he spends the most time worrying about, is biological pest control. In this arena, Elsinga credits renowned biological control specialist and friend,
Frisia Flora Greenhouses is a licensed propagator of some varieties of lavender and mandevilla.
‘Weeping’ rosemary topiaries is one of the unique products they’re trying out at Frisia.
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Marvin Elsinga is a permanent fixture in the Frisia greenhouses. His dual role as greeter and head of security demands much of his time.
Ronald Valentin, as being a big source of inspiration and guidance.
“Biological is my first approach: whether it’s soil beneficials or biologicals,” he said, noting that the costs of this can add up, especially if a new pest threat arises. “I use up to 10 beneficials on a weekly basis in this greenhouse.”
Elsinga notes due to pest behaviour and their preferences for different varieties it can be a real juggling act to find the right balance, but in addition to Valentin, he’s found a lot of support from IPM specialists at supply companies and research facilities to inform this ongoing process.
It is a proactive approach thar he says is paying off in big ways for Frisia.
“No pesticides were used at all this summer,” he claims. “You have to get away from the reactionary approach, right?”
While it appears Elsinga has hit his stride in terms of streamlining his production process, his smaller operation still faces some significant hurdles.
MORE WITH LESS
When it comes to expanding and building out some of Frisia Flora’s production capabilities, Elsinga says finding the contractors or suppliers willing or able to accommodate an operation of this size can be a challenge.
“I still haven’t lined the pond yet, because I’d love to have
rainwater. Just to get somebody over here to do a small project like that, it’s been impossible since COVID, really,” he said. “When you’re a small operation, it’s hard to get stuff like that done.”
A lot of that work, Elsinga says, falls to him and his own resourcefulness.
Shipping is also another problem for the grower who ships out anywhere between 500,000 to close to 750,000 plants annually. Much of his material, Elsinga says, is shipped locally and can therefore be done by himself or, if they aren’t working, one of his sons or daughter. It’s when shipments are bound for further
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destinations that he hits roadblocks.
“Shipping is the hardest part for me, because sometimes you have a couple cases that have to go to Ottawa and I can’t take it,” he said, noting that for smaller shipments like this, bigger carriers are not an option. “I can’t always rely on couriers either because every year I have one or two shipments that are completely destroyed or shipped upside down.”
Like all greenhouse operations, attracting and retaining skilled labour is an ongoing
issue at Frisia. The business currently employs two full-time employees (one of whom has been with Frisia for seven years) plus Elsinga. This is supplemented with part-time workers as needed.
INNOVATION AND EXPLORATION
Despite these challenges, occasional setbacks and the countless hours Elsinga puts into his greenhouse operation, it’s clear there’s no place he’d rather be. Throughout the greenhouse, Elsinga
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A shipment of Frisia’s mandevillas ready for customers. The yellow variety on the bottom is a particular favourite.
happily points out some of his current experiments and passion projects.
One project he seems particularly fond of is his rosemary topiaries, a project he scrapped years ago that he recently resurrected because topiaries are becoming more popular amongst consumers. “I did those 10 years ago or something,” he recalls. “Ended up throwing them out because they weren’t that popular. And heck, I’m trying them again this year.”
It’s that spirit of providing impeccable service and quality to his customers, that sets this operation and its products apart. Elsinga’s obvious love of horticulture and experimentation will ensure this small operation’s success well into the future.
“I love plants. I love growing and I’m always looking at new products,” he says. “I don’t have any plans for retirement. I’m not that old yet.”
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Description: At BIG, we specialize in facilitating growers with cutting-edge horticultural technology, leveraging substantial rebates and incentives to make these solutions as close to free as possible. By partnering with manufacturers, utility companies, and growers, we capitalize on rebates and upfront incentives while streamlining our partners’ sales processes and delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction—without the burden of cumbersome administrative tasks and complicated rebate submissions. Contact us now to uncover the BIG possibilities tailored just for you!
Description: BioBee offers an economically feasible and environmentally responsible solution to producing healthy, high-quality agricultural products. By minimizing the use of harsh chemicals, we help farmers adopt sustainable practices while maximizing yields.
With over 40 years of pioneering expertise, BioBee specializes in the mass production of beneficial organisms—such as mites, wasps, predatory insects, and nematodes—for integrated pest management (IPM) in agriculture.
Our Biologically Based IPM programs empower farmers to control pests and diseases throughout the entire crop cycle, ensuring the delivery of healthy fruits, vegetables, cannabis, and ornamental plants to market with little to no chemical residue.
The BioBee Advantage:
• No pest resistance to pesticides
• Improved crop health and yields
• Safer working conditions
• No crop re-entry restrictions
• Reduced chemical residues
• Ongoing, supervised monitoring of pest control agents
• Expert technical team
• Global support
BK INDUSTRIAL POWER INC
792949 Hanmerline, Norwich ON N0J 1P0
Tel: 519-688-6973
e-mail: bkindustrialpower@gmail.com
Website: bkindustrialpower.com
Description: Sales and service from New and Reconditioned Generator sets in diesel and natural gas for prime power and standby power applications with options for weatherproof enclosures ,subbase fuel tanks and trailers.
BMG
330 N Ross St, PO Box 434, Beaverton MI 48612
Tel: 989-435-7741
Toll free: 800-276-9652
Fax: 989-435-2821
e-mail: sales@onebmg.com
Website: www.onebmg.com
X: x.com/BrownMachineG
Facebook: www.facebook.com/onebmg
Description: BMG is an award-winning thermoforming packaging/automation solutions leader focused on developing solutions that meet and exceed the unique requirements of each customer’s application. BMG is a global organization representing the world’s most extensive thermoforming portfolio, with international service available 24 hrs a day. In an ever-changing and unpredictable global marketplace, BMG continues to be a leader in the creation of category-leading sustainable renewable thermoforming solutions, providing best-in-class engineering & manufacturing enhanced by unparalleled support, all provided to a global market from our/your own backyard! We operate in major verticals that include horticulture, food, automotive, and medical. We bring to bear on each solution over 70 years of technological experience! We operate facilities and offices throughout North America, South America, Europe, the UK, Asia, and Middle East
C Y GROWER SUPPLIES LTD.
30600 Landing Road, Abbotsford BC V4X2B1
Tel: 604-856-5186
Toll free: 866-856-5186
e-mail: sales@cygrowers.com
Website: www.cygrowers.com
Description: C Y Grower Supplies has been a trusted supplier to greenhouses, nurseries, landscapers and garden centers in Western Canada for over 20 years. We provide hardgoods from industry leading brands including Ginegar greenhouse film, The HC Companies, T.O. Plastics, East Jordan, Desch, EPLA, Bato, Van Krimpen, Haviland, Anderson, Western Pulp, Jiffy, SATO/Economy labels, Dosatron, Dramm equipment, Wilburg Projecten and more.
Description: Canada’s foremost event dedicated to education, exhibitions, and networking for all crops grown in controlled environments.
CANARM LTD.
2157 Parkedale Avenue, PO Box 367, Brockville ON K6V 5V6
Tel: 613-342-5424
Toll free: 800-267-4427
Fax: 800-263-4598
e-mail: hvacsales@canarm.ca
Website: www.canarm.com
X: x.com/CanarmHVAC
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CanarmAgSystems
Description: Good things grow for those who ventilate! Canarm designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of high-quality ventilation equipment for greenhouse applications. Our product line includes circulating fans, exhaust fans, duct work fans, dampers, inline variable-speed duct fans, ERVs/HRVs, blowers, general lighting, carbon filters, controls, and natural ventilation solutions.
CERAGEN
319 Victoria St. N, Kitchener ON N2H 5E1
Tel: 226-917-8242
e-mail: info@ceragengrow.com
Website: www.ceragengrow.com
Description: Ceragen is a world leader in beneficial microbes for use in hydroponic fruit and vegetable production. The plant growth promoting bacteria in our inoculant products help increase crop yields by increasing nutrient uptake and improving the plant’s response to environmental stressors such as heat or high EC.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS
408 Mersea Rd 3, Leamington ON N8H 3V5
Tel: 519-322-2515
e-mail: contact@climatecontrol.com
Website: www.climatecontrol.com
X: x.com/GreenhouseAtm
Facebook: facebook.com/greenhouseautomation
Description: Climate Control Systems Inc. has been manufacturing greenhouse automation systems since 1985. 3 flagship products designed to help growers maximize crop yields, help with water conservation and energy savings for commercial CEA operations worldwide, the Fertigation Manager, Climate Manager and Ozone Pro. We distribute water filtration products from Watts Water and Vent Drives, Rack & Pinions from Climate Control Inc (UK)
With major leaps forward in water purification, recycling and reducing energy consumption, Climate Control Systems Inc. is sought after internationally for greenhouse automation technology. We have dedicated ourselves to produce innovative technology that will not only save growers time and money but also conserve the environments that surrounds them here and throughout the world.
We are proud to achieve these milestones as we see the need for environmental controls increase.. Our systems have been installed in Canada, US, Mexico, Asia, Europe and the Middle East
CLIMATROL SOLUTIONS LTD.
Unit 307 - 17665 66A Ave, Surrey BC V3S 2A7
Tel: 604-576-7677
Toll free: 877-576-7677
e-mail: office@climatrolsolutions.com
Website: www.climatrolsolutions.com
Description: CLIMATROL SOLUTIONS LTD.
#307 – 17665 66A Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 2A7
Tel: 604-576-7677
Toll Free: 877-576-7677
Email: office@climatrolsolutions.com
Website: www.climatrolsolutions.com
Description: Greenhouse equipment provider since 1985 offering the following products for sale including installation and service.
Priva Climate Control systems including Connext, CompactCC, Compass, FS Performance Labour Tracking, HAF Fans, Root Optimizer, Neutralizer Injection Unit, NutriJet Dosing System, Vialux Sterilizer.
Greefa Grading systems, Bin Tippers, Ridder Screen Control, Philips LED Lighting, HPS Lighting, Irrigation Units, Mixing Tanks, Control Panels, Alarm Dialers
CRAVO EQUIPMENT LTD.
30 White Swan Rd., Brantford ON N3T 5L4
Tel: 519-759-8225
Fax: 519-752-0082
e-mail: sales@cravo.com
Website: www.cravo.com
Description: World Leader in Retractable Roof: greenhouses, shade houses, cooling houses, tunnels, orchard, field covers & Auto-Dry™ rain shelters.
Cravo’s automated Retractable Roof Production Systems (RRPS™) improve profitability for Fruits, Vegetables, Ornamentals, Floriculture and Pharmaceutical crops.
CROP DEFENDERS LTD.
5125 North Talbot Road, Maidstone ON N0R 1K0
Tel: 866-300-2929
e-mail: engage@cropdefenders.com
Website: www.cropdefenders.ca
Description: Most Growers want to achieve their production targets while managing pest costs sustainably—but when pest pressures rise, achieving this balance can feel like a struggle.
At Crop Defenders, we understand how challenging it is to keep costs low while managing pests effectively. That’s why we empower Growers with fresh, locally produced biologicals and a holistic A-Z IPM framework that is tailored to every farm’s unique goals.
Our straightforward 3-step process helps Growers sustainably save more of their production output from pests. First, we identify the underlying causes that drive costly pest problems. Next, we create a custom, preventative strategy tailored to the specific growing practices, budget, and training needs of a farm. Finally, we help implement that strategy through reliable IPM consulting, consistent product quality, and conveniently fast deliveries. If your farm’s goal is to reduce pest management costs sustainably, let’s work together to make this possible.
DARWIN PERENNIALS
622 Town Rd., West Chicago IL 60185
Tel: 888-800-0026
Fax: 800-234-0370
e-mail: info@darwinperennials.com
Website: www.darwinperennials.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/darwinperennials
Description: Darwin Perennials® is a breeder and producer of innovative perennial plants. Many of our varieties are first year flowering to make it easy for perennial growers, retailers and consumers to be successful. We deliver a proven assortment of plants that provide high-impact colour year after year. At Darwin Perennials, supply is just as important as genetics. Our farm, Darwin Colombia, promises reliable supply of high-quality unrooted cuttings. You can also count on our list of well-known young plant suppliers licensed to carry Darwin Perennials to help meet your Darwin genetics needs.
Darwin Colombia – Our farm, located near Bogota, features more varieties, unsurpassed product quality and more innovation than ever before. Our team in Colombia brings you a comprehensive offering of vegetative perennials, including an extensive portfolio of the best genetics from Darwin Perennials, Walters Gardens, Florensis, and Must Have Perennials.
DCL NUTRITION
6240 Bd Choquette, Saint-Hyacinthe QC J2R 8L1
Tel: 877-470-3254
e-mail: info@dcl.ag
Website: www.dcl.ag
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DCL.
NutritionSanteAnimale
Description: DCL distributors of the CID Lines of Cleaners & Disinfectants.
Cleaners:
Kenosan – Alkaline, non-corrosive, heavy-duty, creating a long-lasting foam that sticks on various materials with over 7 surfactants.
Tornax S – A strong acid-foaming detergent for the removal of mineral deposits and removing biofilms from your irrigation system.
DM Cid – Non-Foaming chlorinated Alkaline detergent that is formulated to clean and disinfect pipes and carts, trays, boxes etc.
Disinfectant:
Virocid – Is user-friendly for foaming, spraying, and fogging. Synergistic formulation containing 2 active ingredients and additional components, Glutaraldehyde & 5th generation Quaternary Ammonium as well as Isopropanol and Pine Oil.
DECLOET GREENHOUSE MFG. LTD.
1805 Charlotteville West Quarter Line, Simcoe ON N3Y 4J9
Tel: 519-582-3081
Toll free: 888-786-4769
Fax: 519-582-0851
e-mail: sales@decloetgreenhouse.com
Website: www.decloetgreenhouse.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
DeCloetgreenhouse
Description: Product / Service: Design, fabricate and install high quality greenhouse structures and greenhouse solutions. Cut to length Poly, PC Shade Systems, Benches and Flood Tables. We also carry a large inventory of fans, LEDs, irrigation components and replacement parts.
ECO SYSTEMS (COIR)
INC
36 Rubydale Gardens, Toronto ON M9L1B9
Tel: 647-200-8305
e-mail: ecosystems.canada@yahoo.com
Website: www.cocojiffy.com
Description: At Eco Systems ( coir ) Inc , having our Own Manufacturing Facility in India for the production of all kinds of coir products ensures the best quality .
Our Main strength is production of top quality cocojiffy coir plugs in many sizes starting 25 to 60 mm.
We produce 36 mm Cocojiffy plugs 4 million cocojiffyD35 per months. We deliver CocojiffyD36 for 30 $ per 1000 for Bulk Volume Orders.
Our cocojiffy Plugs are produced with Added Nutrients, and also with Special CN treated quality perfect for excellent Seed Germination. We also produce Growbags, Grow Blocks, 11 pounds CocoBrciks, 650 gram Bricks, Cocodiscs in many sizes.
Our Cocofiber products ranges are Coir GeoTextils in 400 to 1100 GSM, Coir Logs and Coir Ropes and Coirmats.
EMQ INC.
4033 Victoria Ave., Vineland ON L0R 2C0
Tel: 905-562-7440
Fax: 905-562-4005
e-mail: emq@bellnet.ca
Website: www.ElectroMecaniQue1.ca
Description: Repair and sales of electric motors, pumps, fans, gear boxes, controls, AC inverters, air purification and related products. Sprecher & Schuh & Lovato industrial motor controls. Celebrating over 40 years of sales and service.
ENERTEC ENGINEERING
4811 King St., Beamsville ON L0R 1B6
Tel: 905-563-5090
Fax: 905-563-7764
e-mail: alex@enertecengineering.com
Website: www.enertecengineering.com
Description: Enertec Engineering supplies heating systems, retrofits, system design & engineering services, project consulting and replacement parts. Our key focus is on energy efficiency and optimized performance.
ENERTEC MECHANICAL
4811 King Street, Beamsville ON L0R 1B6
Tel: 905-563-5090
Fax: 905-563-7764
e-mail: alex@enertecengineering.com
Website: www.enertecengineering.com
Description: Enertec Mechanical offers quality service, repair and installation for all your Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Indoor Air Quality needs. Your Commercial HVAC Material and Service provider for Wineries, Greenhouses and Restaurants.
EVERGRO DIVISION, NUTRIEN SOLUTIONS
7430 Hopcott Rd., Delta BC V4G 1B6
Tel: 604-940-0290
Toll free: 800-663-2552
Fax: 604-940-0258
e-mail: evergro@nutrien.com
Website: www.NutrienAgSolutions.ca/specialty
Description: Supplier of full range of greenhouse and nursery fertilizers, POLYON, Sustane, organics, pest controls, IPM biologicals, PRO-MIX growing media, containers, ground covers, Poly Film, growing supplies and testing services.
EXACON
EXACON INC.
254 Thames Road East, Exeter ON N0M 1S3
Tel: 519-235-1431
Toll free: 866-335-1431
Fax: 519-235-2852
e-mail: sales@exacon.ca
Website: www.exaconinc.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/exaconinc
Description: Exacon Inc. is your “ONE SOURCE” provider for ventilation in the Canadian Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial, and Greenhouse markets. We provide leading edge, high quality products to meet your needs. Products include: Exhaust Fans, Horizontal and Vertical Airflow Fans (including Multifan Greenhouse and V-Flo Fans), Environmental Control Systems, Evaporative Cooling Systems, Misting Fans and Forced Air Heaters.
FDA CONSTRUCTION INC.
500, Boul. Saint Martin O, Suite 555, Laval QC H7M 3Y2
Tel: 514-513-7020
e-mail: info@fdaconstruction.com
Website: www.fdaconstruction.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FDAConstruction
Description: FDA Construction is one of Montreal’s most versatile general contractor. We drove to success numerous buildouts and remodeling of commercial and office space projects. We designed and built the only commercial rooftop greenhouses in the world, developing over time a real expertise in the urban agriculture design and construction projects. By managing design and construction, we promote excellence in every commercial, industrial, office, or urban agriculture project, exceeding expectations in performance and safety. We believe that each project is unique and are committed to providing highly customized service to each client for all of their projects, ensuring effective resource management and collaboration, respecting timelines and budget.
By integrating cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking strategies, we are setting new benchmarks for excellence and sustainability in the industry.
Description: Fehr Shredding is a family owned and operated greenhouse crop shredding service provider for the North American industry. Our mandate is to decrease the clean out timeline of spent crop and facilitate our clients’ ability to maximize grow time.
We offer high wire, slab, drip line, vine and leaf shredding solutions with the ability to quickly shred tomato, pepper, cucumber, eggplant and strawberry plants. Our qualified professional machine operators and multiple high capacity machines allow us to quickly shred your old crop on your schedule, saving you time and labour costs. In fact, we can shred most greenhouse plants in about an acre an hour and shred over 6000 acres annually.
Farming isn’t always pretty, let us handle the mess! Contact us today to book in your shredding needs. We proudly service Canada and the United States since 2003.
FINE AMERICAS INC.
1850 Mt Diablo Blvd., Suite 670, Walnut Creek CA 94596
Tel: 925-932-8800
e-mail: info@fine-americas.com
Website: www.fine-americas.com
Description: Fine Americas, Inc. focuses on the development, manufacture and marketing of plant growth regulators (PGRs) for the agricultural, greenhouse ornamental and landscape markets and are a recognized center of excellence for PGR technology. We strive to improve our technology to meet the exacting demands of today’s quality-conscious growers in more than 40 countries worldwide. An ongoing program of investment designed to develop new products, new uses and enhance product value will further our reputation as a leader in the field of plant growth regulation.
FLOWERS CANADA GROWERS INC.
45 Speedvale Ave. E., Unit 7, Guelph ON N1H 1J2
Tel: 519-836-5495
Toll free: 800-730-1020
e-mail: flowers@fco.ca
Website: www.flowerscanadagrowers.com
Description: Flowers Canada Growers is The Canadian Trade Association for the Canadian floral greenhouse industry and promotes the strength and unity of the floriculture industry through government representation, communication, marketing, education, research, plant health, trade, pest management, and member services. Our members across Canada include floral greenhouse growers, distributors, and wholesalers all dealing with cut flowers, potted plants, bedding plants, propagated material, and specialty suppliers and services to the industry.
GEORGE DE GROOT LASER GRADING & EXCAVATING INC.
822 Line 2 Rd, Niagara on the Lake ON L0S 1J0
Tel: 905-933-7810
e-mail: info@degrootlasergrading.com
Website: degrootlasergrading.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/degrootlasergrading
Description: George de Groot Laser Grading & Excavating is fully equipped for and specialized in grading, precision laser levelling, digging for underground heating or irrigation lines and all other excavating that needs to be done inside or outside your greenhouse. We also install cultivation floor systems, from start to finish!
GGS STRUCTURES
3559 North Service Rd., Vineland Station ON L0R 2E0
Tel: 905-562-7341
Fax: 905-562-3011
e-mail: sales@ggsstructures.com
Website: www.ggs-greenhouse.com
X: @GGSSTRUCTURES
Facebook: facebook.com/ggsgreenhouse
Description: GGS is a world-class designer, manufacturer, and installer of commercial greenhouse structures since 1979 and our greenhouses are built to last. Here are the ways GGS can create an optimal growing environment for your plants. When we design greenhouse structures, our priority at GGS is to ensure the quality of the plant environment. Creating an environment that fosters the growth of plants & protects them from the elements should be the primary function of any greenhouse, after all. The following are a few types of greenhouse structures that we design, manufacture & build:
Providing Structures, Benches, Lighting, and all ancillary items you need. Contact us to discuss all your Greenhouse and Indoor growing needs.
GMABE INC.
110 St-Joseph, Suite 201, Terrebonne QC J6W2Y5
Tel: 450-803-6324
e-mail: gmabe.inc@gmail.com
Website: gmabe.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gmabeinc
Description: We import for Canadians farmers, growers and others these innovatives products lines.
IRRIGATION: Since 2015 we import Aqua-4D water treatment for optimum usage of your water. DIGITAL: Authorized North American distributor of 2GROW plant monitoring probes in real time and xfarm sensors system. All real time technologies and easy solution to improve your operations. Planters, spreaders and weeders : We import Oliver Agro, Ferrari Growtech, DCM and MOM.
GOLD LEAF TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Suite 502, 2039 Robertson Rd., Ottawa ON K2H 8R2
Tel: 833-453-5323
e-mail: hello@goldleaftech.com
Website: goldleaftech.com
X: @goldleaftech
Facebook: @goldleaftech
Description: Gold Leaf Technologies Inc. equips commercial greenhouses, vertical farms, and research centers with the latest indoor agriculture technologies — from LED lighting to automation controls and propagation systems. We combine our extensive product selection and expert skillset to provide solutions uniquely tailored to each facility and crop, with the goal of helping customers increase crop yields and quality while reducing OPEX. We build long-term relationships by delivering consultative, end-to-end white glove service and supporting you with everything from planning to incentive applications. Grow with us.
GROUPE HORTICOLE LEDOUX INC.
785 rue Paul Lussier, Ste-Hélène de Bagot QC J0H 1M0
Tel: 450-791-2222
Toll free: 888-791-2223
Fax: 450-791-2225
e-mail: ghl@ghlinc.com
Website: boutiquepro.ghlinc.com
Description: Greenhouse professional supplies & equipments, manufacturer and distributor. Water soluble fertilizers (Performa Globalys), straight fertilizers, tomato hooks, tomato clips, vegetable seeds, Argus Controls greenhouse climate control and automation, rockwool / Oasis / coco substrates, West Penetone disinfection and greenhouse cleaning products, irrigation systems, greenhouse plastic film, ground cover, fans, horticultural lighting, greenhouse equipments, Berg Hortimotive greenhouse work carts, MosaGreen seeding / poting lines, Irrometer tensiometers, etc.
HARNOIS GREENHOUSES
1044 rue Principale, St-Thomas QC J0K3L0
Tel: 450-756-1041
Toll free: 888-427-6647
e-mail: sales@harnois.com
Website: harnoisgreenhouses.com
X: x.com/HarnoisHQ
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarnoisInc
Description: Supporting growers’ success since 1965.
Harnois Greenhouses offers more than just a greenhouse structure. Over the years, we’ve built turnkey greenhouse projects that grow fresh vegetables, new flower varieties and seedlings. Our approach focuses on the grower, assessing his or her crop, equipment and objectives. This enables us to create customized solutions through our turnkey offering, including the use of energy-efficient technologies and the provision of a unique equipment package.
We design and build greenhouse complexes: Tunnel Freestanding Gutter connected Glass
Harnois Greenhouses stands for sustainability, innovation and collaboration. Our aim, in the face of global change, is to help growers strengthen their production.
HAVECON NORTH AMERICA INC
360 York Rd Unit 3, Niagara on the Lake ON L0S 1J0
Tel: 905-641-0603
e-mail: info@havecon.com
Website: www.havecon.com
Description: Together with our strategic partner Voorwinden Groep, we develop, produce and take care of the construction of modern greenhouses. And not just greenhouses. We deliver turn-key projects, no matter what specific needs you have. We work closely with reliable partners to optimally meet all your horticultural needs. All this on a global basis, with a focus on Europe and North America.
HAYGROVE
230 Cross Street, Darlington SC 29532
Tel: 805-441-7673
e-mail: pete.stefanos@haygrove.com
Website: www.haygrove.com
Description: Haygrove design polytunnels and substrate gutter systems, supplying growers of over 30 crops in more than 50 countries, as well as growing berries and cherries on farms in the UK, South Africa, Portugal and China. Haygrove’s versatile product range creates optimal agronomic environments on a field-scale. Through superior air volume, ventilation, strength, and ease of management, our Growing Systems help growers reduce labour costs, extend cropping seasons, and enhance yield and quality.
Our polytunnels range from rain covers through to fully retractable covers, with options for additional technologies such as rainwater gutters, shade nets and integrated substrate gutters, giving growers the flexibility to customise solutions tailored to their specific growing needs.
HELIOSPECTRA AB
Neerloopweg 38, Breda - 4814 RS
Tel: +31 6 538 21 545
e-mail: sales@heliospectra.com
Website: www.heliospectra.com
X: x.com/Heliospectra
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heliospectra
Description: Heliospectra Horticulture LED lighting Founded in 2006 by a dedicated team of plant scientists and biologists, Heliospectra specializes in smart LED lighting solutions designed for sustainable and efficient cultivation. With over 18 years of expertise in lighting research, Heliospectra offers a range of dynamic and customizable lighting systems tailored to various crops and growing environments.
Heliospectra’s commitment to quality is reflected in our use of top-tier components from leading brands such as Inventronics, Osram, CREE, and Ledil, ensuring reliability and long-term value. From the modular MITRA X platform to the fully controllable ELIXIA and DYNA LED systems, integrated with the helioCORE™ control system, Heliospectra maximizes energy savings, enhances operational flexibility, and supports data-driven decisions for optimized crop yield and quality. Heliospectra is dedicated to redefining nature’s potential and advancing more sustainable food production
HOOGENDOORN AMERICA INC.
4890 Victoria Ave. N., Building R6, Vineland Station ON L0R 2E0
Tel: 905-562-0800
e-mail: info@hoogendoorn.ca
Website: www.hoogendoorn.com/en
Description: For over 50 years, Hoogendoorn Growth Management has been a global leader in horticultural innovation. Beyond providing cutting-edge technology, we stand by your side as a trusted partner in customer support and training. IIVO, our revolutionary climate computer fortified with Intelligent Algorithms, is a transformative powerhouse for greenhouse and indoor farming management. It simplifies climate optimization, effortlessly tailoring it to your crops and environmental needs with just a few settings. They’re not just responsive; they controls are proactive, continuously fine-tuning your climate control while considering forecasted weather conditions, ensuring your greenhouse/ indoor farm operates at peak efficiency, regardless of unpredictable elements. Embrace the future of horticulture with Hoogendoorn, where technology, sustainability, and Intelligent Algorithms unite to deliver unprecedented success.
HUB INTERNATIONAL ONTARIO LIMITED
24 Seacliff Dr. E., Suite 100, Leamington ON N8H 0C2
Tel: 519-326-9339
Toll free: 800-463-4700
Fax: 519-326-0128
e-mail: gary.klemens@hubinternational.com
Website: www.hubinternational.com
Description: National Insurance Brokerage supplying Greenhouse Insurance Coverage.
HYDROGARDENS X TERIS
1330, Sandhill Drive, Ancaster QC L9G 4V5
Tel: 905-648-1801
Toll free: 800-893-4769
Fax: 905-648-1870
e-mail: info@teris.co
Website: www.teris.co
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TERIS.CO
Description: AN OUTSTANDING SERVICE EVERY TIME
TERIS (Hydrogardens) is the largest supplier of procurement services and advice in Quebec and in eastern Canada for :
• Farmers
• Gardening centres
• Greenhouses
• Horticulturists
• Industry professionals
• Nurseries
• Retailers
A FERTILE GROUND
The company was founded in 1964 by Fernand Corbeil. Since its inception, TERIS (Hydrogardens) has built a strong reputation for honesty and transparency. With the right values in the right places and a commitment to customer success, TERIS (Hydrogardens) has become the industry benchmark. Offering a turnkey service, we are partners in your success so you can focus on what really matters.
JOHNNY’S SELECTED SEEDS
955 Benton Avenue, Winslow ME 04901
Tel: 877-564-6697
Toll free: 877-564-6697
Fax: 207-238-5375
e-mail: jderrico@johnnyseeds.com
Website: Johnnyseeds.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/JohnnySeeds
Description: Johnny’s Selected Seeds is an employee-owned national and international multichannel retailer headquartered in Winslow, Maine, USA. For over 50 years, the company has distinguished itself with its award-winning breeding program, extensive variety trials, and superior seeds, tools, information, and service for market farmers, and avid gardeners.
JVK
P.O. Box 910, 1894 Seventh St., St. Catharines ON L2R 6Z4
Tel: 905-641-5599
Toll free: 800-665-1642
Fax: 905-684-6260
e-mail: info@jvk.net
Website: www.jvk.net
JIFFY PRODUCTS
5401 Baumhart Rd., Ste. B, Lorain OH 44053
Tel: 440-282-2818
Toll free: 800-323-1047
Fax: 440-282-2853
e-mail: prosales@jiffygroup.com
Website: www.jiffygroup.com
X: x.com/jiffygroup
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JiffyGroup
Description: We aim to serve our customers in plant propagation and cultivation to achieve better results. We do this by continually improving, innovating, and working towards our common goals based on scientific research, teamwork, and involvement. Our broad portfolio offers you an incredible variety of options to create tailor-made solutions for your business. We offer Growblocks, Growbags, Pellets, Substrate Mix, Sustainable Pots, and our Preforma. We invite our customers to develop sustainable plant-growing solutions together, starting today!
JOLLY FARMER PRODUCTS INC.
56 Crabbe Rd., Northampton NB E7N 1R6
Tel: 506-325-3850
Toll free: 800-695-8300
Fax: 800-863-7814
e-mail: sales@jollyfarmer.com
Website: www.jollyfarmer.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jollyfarmerproducts
Description: We are growers of high-quality Grower Ready young plants from seed and vegetative materials. Serving customers across North America, we sell our plants directly, not through the broker network. Our service is especially suited for the small to mid-size growers- very low minimum order required. With more than 3,000 varieties offered in multiple tray sizes, we’re equipped to match any program or budget. Our young plants, including plugs and rooted cuttings of annuals, vegetables, herbs, grasses and perennials, ship nationwide in the US and Canada via our own trucks, and other carriers. In addition, we grow Retail Ready finished plants distributed in the Northeastern US and Atlantic Canada. We offer a wide range of seed and vegetative annuals in flats, pots, hanging baskets, and planters including selections for fall and holiday. We invite you to join our growing list of satisfied customers and experience our commitment to integrity, quality, and reliable service.
Description: Canada’s Largest Supplier of Seeds, plants, labels, and containers. JVK is a leader in Greenhouse and Nursery Supplies with partners such as Lambert Peat,Sungro Retail and Professional Mixes. We provide an extensive list of container options - Pöppelmann, TO Plastics, Landmark, CTI and Haviland. Don’t forget the fill line of ICL Specialty Fertilizers. Offering a variety of rooted and unrooted cuttings to meet your needs for both annuals and perennials - we can find your solution from our vegetative Partners - Syngenta, Kientzler, Suntory, Greenfuse, Vivero, Proven Winners, Rakers, Walters, and many more. JVK is the complete Canadian Source for Proven Winner products- rooted or finished cuttings, and PW containers, retail media and more. Annual , vegetable and perennials seeds are all available from JVK as well as custom and ready-to-ship standard labels
KOOLJET REFRIGERATION
150 Adams Blvd., Brantford ON N3S 7V2
Tel: 519-752-2424
Toll free: 866-748-7786
Fax: 519-752-4040
e-mail: info@kooljet.com
Website: www.kooljet.com
X: x.com/KooljetR
Description: Custom Built Designs - Greenhouse and processing/packing areas. Domestic and International Markets. One-piece, portable skidmount systems, hydro-coolers, water and glycol process chillers, blast freezers, and refrigerated dehumidifiers.
KOPPERT CANADA LIMITED
34 Seneca Rd, Leamington ON N8H 5H7
Tel: 416-291-0040
Toll free: 800-567-4195
Fax: 416-291-0902
e-mail: info@koppert.ca
Website: www.koppert.ca
X: x.com/Koppert_Canada
Facebook: facebook.com/KoppertCanadaLimited
Description: Koppert Biological Systems produces sustainable cultivation solutions for food crops and ornamental plants. Together with growers and in partnership with nature, we work to make agriculture and horticulture healthier, safer, more productive and resilient. We achieve this by using natural enemies to combat pest infestations, bumblebees for natural pollination, and biostimulants that support and strengthen the crops both above and underground. Restoring and protecting vital ecosystems in a natural way is the basis for healthy crops and a balanced environment. Add our quality know-how and consultancy services to this and you will understand why an increasing number of growers regards us as a partner with whom they can realize their ambitions.
L & R SHELTERS INC.
461 Highway 5, Dundas ON L9H5E2
Tel: 905-627-1101
Toll free: 866-216-4113
Fax: 905-627-1109
e-mail: info@lrshelters.ca
Website: www.lrshelters.ca
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Description: Manufacturers of freestanding shelter and heavy duty greenhouse kits 17 ft to 30 ft wide at any length. Engineered drawings provided. “RT” Shelters exceed snow-loads of 50 psf.
LAMBERT PEAT MOSS, INC.
106 chemin Lambert, Riviere-Ouelle QC G0L 2C0
Tel: 418-852-2885
Toll free: 800-463-1313
Fax: 418-852-3352
e-mail: expo@lambertpeatmoss.com
Website: www.lambertpeatmoss.com
Description: Lambert Peat Moss Inc., has been in business since the year 1928 and has thousands of acres in many locations that are situated on the North and South shores of the St. Lawrence River. The separations of these locations allow us to continue harvesting should one or more of these bogs be affected by inclement weather. Presently, only 30% of our bogs are in production. This small percentage of prepared areas provides us with the ability to harvest peat for many years with assurances of continued and consistent quality sphagnum peat.
With our company having been present in the growing industry for quite a few decades, the name Lambert is synonymous both to the retail and professional users. We offer nine grades of peat moss from clean “Fine Grind” to a coarse, fibrous peat longed for by growers throughout. For the last couple of years, utilizing our “OMRI” certified peat, we have formulated and prepared custom blends for customers wishing to grow in “Organic” medias.
LANGENDOEN ELECTRIC INC.
4241 Victoria Ave., Unit 2A, Vineland ON L0R 2E0
Tel: 905-562-9044
e-mail: stan@electricinc.ca
Website: www.electricinc.ca
Description: Langendoen Electric Inc. provides specialized electrical services for greenhouses, including automation systems, efficient lighting, main services, and much more! We deliver tailored solutions that optimize energy use, improve plant growth, and enhance operational efficiency for sustainable agriculture.
MAK ENTERPRISES
32 JAFFA DRIVE, BRAMPTON ON L6S 4C5
Tel: 647-207-3266
e-mail: info@makenterprises.ca
Website: www.makenterprises.ca
Description: Wholesale new and used 30 gal and 55 gal open top plastic drums with lid and lock ring.
Wholesale new and used 30 gal and 55 gal closed / sealed top plastic drums with two bungs. Wholesale new and used 30 gal and 58 gal screw top plastic drums.
Wholesale new and used 30 gal and 55 gal open top steel drums with lid and lock ring. Wholesale new and used 1,000 litre IBC/Totes. Wholesale new and used 1,200 litre IBC/Totes.
MASTERTAG
9751 US Highway 31, Montague MI 49437
Tel: 800-253-0439
e-mail: marketing@mastertag.com
Website: www.mastertag.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MasterTag
Description: MasterTag is a plant tag and label company, devoted exclusively to the horticulture industry for over 75 years.
MAX SOLUTIONS / HORTICOLOR
250 Industriel, Suite 204, Boucherville QC J4B 2X4
Description: TAGS, LABELS, PRINTING, PUBLICATIONS & POP
LANGENDOEN MECHANICAL INC.
1764 South Service Rd., St. Catharines ON L2R 6P9
Tel: 905-984-8711
e-mail: info@langendoenmechanical.com
Website: www.langendoenmechanical.com
Description: Design+Build turnkey structures, curtain system, heating systems, cogeneration, heat storage tanks, replacement parts, certified gasfitters, oilfitters, chillers and cooling, steamfitters and welders, boiler and burner commissioning, pipe insulation, aluminum container systems, custom fabrication, and In house service for all systems.
MAX SOLUTIONS horticolor, with over 100 years of manufacturing history is committed to a culture of Innovation, Quality and Excellence. With production operations throughout Canada and the United States, we are SMALL enough to care and LARGE enough to scale!
A North American manufacturing organization with a multitude of diverse offerings. Max horticolor products and services include VERSA Tag and Label programs. Custom tags, labels, packaging, posters, banners, leaflets, brochures, and publications.
With our extensive photographic library, Max horticolor creates specialized horticultural content, brand creation, implementation, and logo development within virtual platforms.
MEESTER INSURANCE CENTRE
The Village Square, Reg. Rd. 20, PO Box 299, Smithville ON L0R 2A0
Tel: 905-957-2333
Toll free: 800-465-8256
Fax: 905-957-2599
e-mail: info@meesterinsurance.com
Website: www.meesterinsurance.com
X: x.com/Meester_Ins
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MeesterInsurance
Description: Individually tailored Greenhouse Insurance Program
METEOR HORTICULTURAL SYSTEMS
419 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington ON N8H 3V7
Tel: 519-324-9900
e-mail: info@meteorsystems.com
Website: www.meteorsystems.com
Description: Meteor Systems produces complete cultivation systems for (glass) horticulture. Among other steel gutters, (movable) growing systems, drip irrigation, suspension and support systems, wire products, fastening materials, hydroponic floaters, vertical farming grow racks and fruit covers. Our products are used all over the world for the cultivation of crops as vegetables, soft fruit, cut flowers, leafy greens, herbs and (medicinal) cannabis.
MICROCOOL
72216 Northshore St., #103-104, Thousand Palms CA 92276-2324
Tel: 760-322-1111
Toll free: 800-322-4364
Fax: 760-343-1820
e-mail: fog@microcool.com
Website: www.microcool.com
X: instagram.com/microcoolfog
Facebook: facebook.com/microcool
Description: Suppliers of high-pressure fog systems for cooling, humidification and odor control. Quality pumps with unique safety and control features, hand-adjustable nozzles lines, includes design and support. 40+ year in Horticulture.
MILLENNIUMSOILS COIR
111 Fourth Ave., Suite 371, St. Catharines ON L2S 3P5
Tel: 905-687-1877
Toll free: 866-256-4040
Fax: 905-687-8635
e-mail: coir@vgrove.com
Website: www.vgrove.com
X: @Millenniumsoils
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Millenniumsoils
Description: For over 35 years, Millenniumsoils Coir has been supplying Coconut Coir to the horticultural industry. With a combined knowledge of 100 years in the field of Coconut Coir, we can help you achieve your goals with the best Coconut Coir for you needs.
We have products to meet all types of growers. Convential Growbags for Vegetable and Strawberry growers, Open Top bags for Berry growers as well as Bulk Coir and Chips. From our standard mixes to custom Coir mixes, Millenniumsoils Coir can offer growers exactly what they need to meet their growing style and climate conditions.
With our many years of expertise in logistics, we can ensure that you receive your Coir orders in a timely manner.
Give us a call or email us and we can help you with all your Coir needs.
MULTI SHELTER SOLUTIONS
360 King St., PO Box 1125, Palmerston ON N0G 2P0
Tel: 519-343-2335
Toll free: 866-838-6729
Fax: 519-343-2399
e-mail: multisheltersales@gmail.com
Website: www.multisheltersolutions.com
X: TheShelterMan
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Description: We manufacture a wide variety of shapes, sizes and strengths of greenhouses. They can be either plastic or tarp covered and either ground mounted or elevated. North America wide shipping.
NATURAL INSECT CONTROL
3737 Netherby Road, Stevensville ON L0S 1S0
Tel: 905-382-2904
Fax: 905-382-4418
e-mail: sales@naturalinsectcontrol.com
Website: naturalinsectcontrol.com
Description: Natural Insect Control (NIC) is the only CANADIAN producer of beneficial NEMATODES and a master distributor of beneficial insects. Being the only Nematode producer in Canada offers us the unique ability to create customized beneficial Nematode blends to target your particular pest. If you have an insect problem, we have the solution. We are the experts on developing preventative bio-programs. Prevention is the key to successful production and optimum crop yields. We can design a program specific to your growing needs, whatever they may be (greenhouse, field crop, hydroponic). NIC offers FRESH beneficial insects. Fresh means no storage, creating stronger more resilient insects resulting in faster control & better reproduction. Look to us for all your biologicals program needs.
NEUDORFF NORTH AMERICA
Box 178, 6761 Unit 4 Kirkpatrick Crescent, Saanichton, British Columbia, Brentwood Bay BC V8M 1R3
Tel: 519-803-3261
e-mail: tim.tripp@neudorff.ca
Website: http://www.neudorffpro.org
X: x.com/neudorffpro
Facebook: www.facebook.com/neudorffnorthamerica
Description: Neudorff North America (NNA) is an innovative leader in ecologically responsible products for agriculture, turf, and ornamental growers. From small-scale organic farming to large-scale crop production, Neudorff provides high-efficacy, low-impact plant protection products.
NIAGARA COLLEGE’S HORTICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES INNOVATION CENTRE
135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1J0
Tel: 905-641-2252
e-mail: kcathline@niagaracollege.ca
Website: www.ncinnovation.ca
X: x.com/NCResearchInnov
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NiagaraResearch
Description: Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC) focuses on validation and development of innovations through collaborative research and development with industry partners. We specialize in performing growth trials with horticultural crops that evaluate innovations, technologies and improvements, contributing to their development and moving them towards commercialization. Our expertise includes assessing technologies, innovations, production practices, soils, media amendments, pest and disease control approaches and more. We conduct applied research projects that are driven by industry, which means that every project is developed in response to a business that has a new innovation or technology that they would like to develop further or test its effectiveness.
NIAGROW SYSTEMS
3559 North Service Rd., Vineland Station ON L0R 2E0
Tel: 905-562-6226
Fax: 905-562-6761
e-mail: sales@ggsstructures.com
Website: www.niagrow.com
X: @ggsstructures
Facebook: facebook.com/ggsgreenhouse
Description: At Niagrow, every greenhouse heating system is meticulously tailored to provide precise heat distribution precisely when and where you need it. Our diverse array of heating options offers unparalleled benefits. From project inception through design, installation, meticulous project supervision, and unwavering after-sales service, we are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring the success of your commercial greenhouse heating project.
Enhance the performance of your large-scale commercial greenhouse with Niagrow’s cutting-edge heating solutions. We fully grasp the paramount importance of maintaining the ideal climate for your crops, ensuring their health and year-round growth.
Our comprehensive selection includes biomass heating, a beacon of sustainability and carbon neutrality. Choose from an array of eco-friendly fuel sources, including pellets, sawdust, woodchips, or mixed woods, all designed to lower your costs and minimize your environmental footprint.
NORSECO
2914 Curé-Labelle Blvd , Laval QC H7P 5R9
Tel: 514-332-2275
Toll free: 800-561-9693
Fax: 450-682-4959
e-mail: info@norseco.com
Website: www.norseco.com
Description: Founded in 1928, NORSECO is one of the most important vegetable, flower seed, young plants and plugs distributors in Canada. We commercialize top quality and innovative varieties.
NOURISH LABS LTD.
170 - 8208 Swenson Way, Delta BC V4G 1J6
Tel: 778-244-7474
Toll free: 866-842-4405
e-mail: allset@nourishlabs.ca
Website: nourishlabs.ca
Description: Nourish Labs is a pioneer in precision fertigation, with over 10 years of R&D and systems installed in leading facilities across Canada.
Our ALLSET™ Precision Fertigation Management System is the industry’s first truly scalable, modular platform, enabling operators to expand alongside their business. ALLSET is suitable for any indoor crop or facility, anywhere in the world.
Our batch preparation design ensures the freshest, most consistent nutrient mixtures are homogenized, pH-precise, and delivered with milililiter precision to your crops. Our automation reduces labor costs, human error,water and fertilizer usage, and effluent waste.
ORKIN CANADA
6205 Airport Road, Suite 200, Mississauga ON L4V 1E1
Tel: 800-800-6754
Toll free: 800-800-6754
e-mail: info@orkincanada.com
Website: www.orkincanada.ca
Description: Why Orkin Canada?
It’s simple - we have over 120+ years of experience in pest control. Our certified Orkin Pros are equipped with the training and experience to help you get rid of pests in your workplace todayguaranteed.
A pest infestation can be a serious problem for your business, causing structural damage to your property, putting your employees at risk, and harming your commercial reputation. As a business owner, you must also make sure your buildings comply with a myriad of regulations.
At Orkin Canada, your local Orkin Pro will work with you to create a customized, integrated pest control program based on your specific needs, in compliance with all applicable regulations. Whatever your business and whatever the pest, we offer the most effective solutions available.
NNZ INC. THE PACKAGING NETWORK
136 Main St. W. Unit 3, Norwich ON N0J 1P0
Tel: 519-863-5782
Toll free: 866-493-5782
Fax: 519-863-5784
e-mail: adejonge@nnz.ca
Website: www.nnz.ca
Description: NNZ Inc. the Packaging Network offers a broad portfolio of agricultural packaging supplies. Onion bags, potato bags and, vegetable boxes. We offer baskets: paper, plastic, wood; quarts, pints, litres, bushels. We carry butcher wrap and meat boxes, cider jugs, clamshells and egg cartons. Take out containers and deli tubs. Bulk bags and Firewood bags. We carry produce bags with and without handles in reusable, plastic, paper, compostable, and biodegradable. If you are a farmer, a repacker, a roadside stand, a butcher, a baker or even a crafter, we have your packaging needs covered!
The user-friendly, intuitive software includes builtin preventative maintenance, system monitoring and alerts, batch records, data, and an open API for integration with other systems. Proudly Canadian.
OMNI STRUCTURES INTERNATIONAL INC.
3500 South Service Road, Vineland Station ON L0R 2E0
Tel: 905-562-4411
Toll free: 800-991-0600
Fax: 905-562-5533
e-mail: sales@omnicanada.com
Website: www.omnicanada.com
Description: Manufacturer of Utility Structures, Cold Frames and Freestanding Greenhouses. Supplier of fabricated reinforced poly tarps, twinwall polycarbonate panels and tracks, greenhouse poly films and fastening track.
Utility Structures utilize a high strength welded reinforced arch system with a tensioned 3 ply cover. Structures are designed for efficient do it your self installation with a 60 lbs load capacity. Sizes from 24’ to 40’ wide x length you require. End wall packages available with roll up poly tarp doors and man doors.
Cold Frames available from 8’ to 20’ wide. Freestanding Greenhouses 24’ to 40’ wide. All Cold frames and Freestanding Greenhouses are available with single or double poly cover, gable end walls and roll up sidewall vents.
Omni Structures has been proudly suppling the greenhouse and agricultural industries across Canada and the United States for over 30 years.
PACE SOLUTIONS CORP.
142-766 Cliveden Place, Delta BC V3M 6C7
Tel: 604-520-6211
Toll free: 800-799-6211
Fax: 604-521-5927
e-mail: info@pacesolutions.com
Website: http://www.pacesolutions.com
Description: For the past 40 years Pace Solutions Corp. is a leading provider of specialized chemicals and solutions designed to enhance plant health, control diseases, disinfect hard non-porous surfaces, and treat boiler systems. With our deep expertise in plants and agriculture, we have developed a wide range of chemical products tailored specifically for greenhouse use. Our mission is to empower growers by offering high-quality solutions that promote plant health, maintain a clean environment, and reduce energy and water consumption. At Pace Solutions Corp., we are dedicated at partnering with growers to get the best results possible crop after crop.
PANAMERICAN SEED
622 Town Rd., West Chicago IL 60185
Tel: 630-231-1400
Toll free: 800-231-7065
Fax: 630-293-2557
e-mail: newsandinfo@panamseed.com
Website: www.panamseed.com
X: x.com/panamseed
Facebook: www.facebook.com/panamseed
Description: Growers and distributors rely on PanAmerican Seed for the newest and best seed products in the industry. Grow and sell every product with confidence. The industry’s best product quality and availability. Speedy shipping straight to your door. Friendly, on-the-spot customer service, with cutting edge technical advice. Call us today!
Manufacturing
PAUL BOERS MANUFACTURING/PRINS GREENHOUSES
3500 South Service Rd., Vineland Station ON L0R 2E0
Tel: 905-562-4411
Fax: 905-562-5533
e-mail: info@paulboers.com
Website: www.paulboers.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/paulboersltd
Description: Paul Boers Manufacturing and Prins Greenhouses supplies complete greenhouse systems. Choose from the Venlo, Gutter Connect, Freestanding, Coldframe and Utility Structures, Benches, Irrigation, Environment controls, Heating, Shade systems and Lighting.
PERLITE CANADA INC.
1775 52nd Avenue, Lachine QC H8T 2Y1
Tel: 514-631-4251
Fax: 514-631-4254
e-mail: servicesclients@perlitecanada.com
Website: www.perlitecanada.com
Description: PERLITE CANADA INC. produces, transforms and markets its products. Perlite and Vermiculite are used worldwide for soil aeration, water retention and drainage for both indoor and outdoor plant life. They facilitate root penetration to maximize growth and help control temperature variations.
In addition, they help reduce transportation costs by making the soil and peat mixtures lighter.
PHILIPS HORTICULTURE LED SOLUTIONS
281 Hillmount Road, Markham ON L6C 2S3
Tel: 289-929-6205
e-mail: horti.info@signify.com
Website: www.philips.com/horti
X: www.x.com/philipshorti
Facebook: www.instagram.com/philipshorticulture
Description: Philips Horticulture LED Solutions offers LED lighting products to help growers increase yields and harvest tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, and cucumbers year-round, improve production speed and quality of ornamental crops, better manage energy costs, and capitalize on new revenue opportunities. For 18 years, the Philips horticulture LED team has led the way in horticulture lighting by focusing on science-based research on the application of light to deeply understand how light intensity and spectrum can improve plant growth. In these 18 years, the Philips team has developed hundreds of customized light recipes, specifically tailored to improve production yields for greenhouse and indoor crops. Today, growers in more than 43 countries are using Philips brand LEDs in a variety of growing environments, for a variety of crops and applications including tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, cucumbers, lettuce, leafy greens, and ornamental crops.
PLANT PRODUCTS
50 Hazelton St., Leamington ON N8H 3W1
Tel: 519-326-9037
Toll free: 800-387-2449
e-mail: info@plantproducts.com
Website: www.PlantProducts.com
X: @ProductsPlant
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PlantProductsNA
Description: Plant Products proudly serves the horticulture sector across North America, offering a comprehensive array of inputs tailored to various crops, including greenhouse vegetables, greenhouse fruits (including berries), and ornamental plants. Our extensive product range includes beneficial insects and bees, biological and synthetic pest control products, controlled-release and water-soluble fertilizers, Selectus custom fertilizers, greenhouse vegetable seeds, and other innovative consumables.
We specialize in integrated pest management (IPM) solutions, combining innovative products with dedicated technical representatives who provide expert guidance and support to growers at every stage of production. Our commitment to advancing sustainable agricultural practices empowers growers with the tools they need to optimize plant health and productivity. By focusing on tailored solutions and reliable support, Plant Products is your trusted partner in cultivating success.
POLYTARP PRODUCTS
350 Wildcat Road, Toronto ON M3J2N5
Tel: 416-633-2231
Toll free: 800-606-2231
e-mail: info@polytarp.com
Website: http://www.polytarp.com
Description: Polytarp Products is a leading manufacturer of polyethylene film, tubes and bags. We supply the Agricultural and Cannabis industries across North America. Our goal is to assist your business in maximizing the growth of your plants while increasing the yields of your harvest. We manufacturer Polybags, Bin and Box Liners as well as Black and White Ground Cover Film, Co2 Tubing, Harvest Bin Liners and Vacuum Bags.
Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, our over 60 years of experience ensures that you are supplied with the right products when you need them most. Contact us today for more information.
Description: We are a world-leading multi-material player for semi-finished plastic products. Our customers from a multitude of different industries can choose from an extensive range of high-quality products provided by a single source, including leading brands such as LEXAN™ film and sheet from polycarbonate resins and PLEXIGLAS® and ACRYLITE® for PMMA semi-finished products.
“POLYVANTIS is dedicated to redefining the landscape of films and sheet solutions as a pioneering force. Our goal is to set the global benchmark for innovation, quality and service. Through a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to developing cutting-edge technologies, we strive not only to meet but exceed the expectations of our customers worldwide. Our vision is to be recognized as the paramount choice in our industry, trusted for our unparalleled reliability and the exceptional caliber of our experienced workforce.
Description: At Premier Tech, we improve crop performance, quality, and yields by integrating AGTIV biologicals into our signature PRO-MIX professional growing media, bringing life into growing media. From the careful selection to the precise blending of materials like peat, bark, and coir, we control every step of the process to deliver high-quality media for easier crop management. Our expert team supports you at every stage, ensuring success. PRO-MIX, enhanced with AGTIV biologicals, harnesses the power of biostimulants for healthier, more resilient plants:
AGTIV® REACH™ helps plants reach and absorb more nutrients and water thanks to mycorrhizae.
AGTIV® STIMULATE™ reinforces plants with a healthy root zone thanks to Bacillus.
AGTIV® AMPLIFY™ provides a healthy and expanded root system that absorbs more nutrients and water thanks to mycorrhizae & Bacillus. We are committed to sustainable solutions that support global food production and enhance the beauty of the world we live in.
PRIVA
3468 South Service Road, Vineland Station ON L0R 2E0
Tel: 905-562-7351
e-mail: info.na.east@priva.com
Website: www.priva.com
X: x.com/PrivaSolutions
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrivaNorthAmerica
Description: Priva is a global leader in high-tech solutions for climate control, energy efficiency, and water management. We specialize in developing hardware, software, and services that enable horticultural and indoor growing operations to thrive. With over 65 years of innovation and expertise, Priva creates optimal environments that allow both plants and people to grow to their full potential. Our integrated systems automate greenhouses, buildings, and other controlled environments, enhancing comfort, increasing yield, and optimizing energy usage. Through cloud-based services, we help businesses manage risks and improve outcomes, anytime, anywhere. Together with our partners, we are advancing the future of sustainable growing and building automation.
PROVIDE AGRO
4825 Union Rd., Beamsville ON L3J 0V6
Tel: 905-563-8261
Toll free: 800-263-1287
Fax: 905-563-7882
e-mail: info@provideag.ca
Website: www.provideag.ca
Description: Custom built packhouse solutions featuring Greefa sorting technologies.
PURE
LIFE CARBON
102, 18 McKenzie Drive, Red Deer AB T4S 2H4
Tel: 587-797-4000
Toll free: 888-705-1475
e-mail: info@purelifecarbon.com
Website: purelifecarbon.com
Description: Pure Life Carbon is revolutionizing sustainable growing solutions for commercial greenhouse growers. Our Charged Carbon substrate is 100% clean and free from contaminants, meeting the highest quality testing standards in the industry. This reduces grower risk by ensuring a clean, safe environment for crops. Engineered for superior performance, Charged Carbon offers optimal nutrient retention, leading to healthier plant growth and increased yields. Its consistent structure provides optimal rootzone oxygen throughout the slabs, promoting vigorous root development. Additionally, with its reusable design and enhanced efficiency, our substrate helps growers significantly reduce waste and lower overall costs, all while supporting a sustainable future.
PURIFICO OZONE INC.
9409 45 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6E 6B9
Tel: 780-930-2929
Toll free: 888-353-0021
e-mail: info@purifico-ozone.com
Website: www.purifico-ozone.com
Description: Purifico Ozone is a Canadian OEM specializing in ozone-based water treatment systems. We build durable systems designed for high-volume water needs in rugged agricultural environments. We offer effective, chemical-free disinfection and aeration. Our systems do not use any consumables, requiring only natural air & electricity for operation, and do not leave any chemical residues behind. Purifico Ozone takes the headache of water treatment away, ensuring a seamless transition to ozone with comprehensive support. From design and installation to servicing and ongoing assistance, we’ve got you covered. You can choose from our range of turnkey products or opt for customized solutions. Our user-friendly systems feature touchscreen interfaces, remote access, and compatibility with Modbus or Priva for easy integration. Ready to transform your water quality? Connect with us today to learn more about effective, sustainable water treatment solutions that reduce costs & improve crop performance.
QUALITY HORTICULTURE
7575 North Fraser Way, Burnaby BC V5J 4Z3
Tel: 604-321-5858
Toll free: 866-421-5858
Fax: 604-321-9958
e-mail: sales@qualityhort.com
Website: qualityhort.com
Facebook: facebook.com/qualityhort
Description: Quality Horticulture is a leading independent distributor of controlled environment agriculture equipment, lighting, fertilizers, and grow media. Featuring best-in-class brands, Quality continues to expand into the USA, delivering over 25 years of trusted, industry-leading experience and strength.
RL DISTRIBUTING INC
27 Red Haven Dr, PO Box 138, St Davids ON L0S 1P0
Tel: 905-329-9409
e-mail: equipmeniagara@gmail.com
Website: niagaragreenhouseequipment.com
Description: Our company specializes in equipment and product solutions for the greenhouse and nursery trade. We offer both New and used equipment from quality suppliers such as Logitec BIG BALE, Pack Mfg, Willburg Projects, Horticulture Equipment and Services, Bouldin Lawson, Javo, TAVA, Martin Stolze, Agrinomix and many more with the opportunity for TRADE IN of your old or retired equipment. Parts and Repairs to most makes and models.
We also supply Blue Diamond Quality Floral shipping carts in both standard and custom sizes – made to order for your operation. Best price in the market, buy or rent year round. Solutions are our business. Give us a call or check us out at niagaragreenhouseequipment.com – Randy 905 329 9409 or Josh at 519 998 9675 “ Better Equipment Solutions!”
Description: At Rovero, we have been designing, manufacturing, and building high-quality poly film greenhouses and tunnels both domestically and internationally since 1968. Our head office is located in the Netherlands, but through our global network of partners, we have built greenhouses in more than 60 countries. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, we provide customized structures such as fruit canopies, shade halls and poly film greenhouses, helping you optimize your productivity and efficiency.
ROYAL BRINKMAN CANADA INC. (KINGSVILLE OUTLET)
39 South Talbot Rd., Cottam (Kingsville) ON N0R 1B0
- pathogen, plant tissue, sap, media and water sampling and testing services.
…..for the greenhouse floriculture, greenhouse vegetable, cannabis, and nursery markets.
SBI SOFTWARE
2222 NE Oregon St, Suite 205, Portland OR 97232
Tel: 866-515-4909
e-mail: sales@sbiteam.com
Website: sbigrower.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sbisoft
Description: We pride ourselves on innovating software that’s built for your ENTIRE business; from production planning to cash collection (and all the challenging growing, inventory, order processing, and shipping steps in between). For over 23 years, we have strived to help Growers reach their fullest potential. We focus on improving our platform that works to make your day-to-day tasks more efficient, productive, and profitable. We learn the process of each of our Clients and then we work to increase their efficiency. Sometimes that means suggesting alternative ways to approach the process. Sometimes it’s a matter of applying the right piece of software. It always means taking the time to learn and understand your business needs so we can streamline your process.
Description: Shandong JH Hortitech Co., Ltd is a leading manufacturer of greenhouse supplies in China. We offer a wide range of greenhouse climate screens and woven fabrics , including energy saving curtain, blackout screen, diffused light screem, roll up side screen and relevant unit, aluminum shading screen, pp white and black ground cover, insect accordion net, monofilament shade net, windbreak and anti-hail net. We also supply high quality panda poly film, geomembrane underlay as well as polyester wire, hooks, clips and trellis produts.
Greenhouse materials supplied by JH Hortitech are reliable and durable, having high performance and competitive prices, which are widely used in greenhouses located in North America, Europe, East Asia and South America.
SKYTREE
68 Claremont St, Toronto ON M6J 2M5
Tel: +31 20 237 4980
e-mail: info@skytree.eu
Website: www.skytree.eu
Description: Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Skytree harnesses CO2 from ambient air through the power of direct air capture technology (DAC). By providing local, onsite CO2 generation across multiple markets including indoor farming, greenhouses, efuels, mineralization as well as permanent underground storage, Skytree enables a transition away from fossil fuelbased industrial processes and avoids transport to where the CO2 is needed. The scalable technology can be set up quickly at any location and scaled to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. Through Skytree’s unique Uptime Assurance services all DAC systems are monitored and measured to enable uninterrupted operations and provide valuable insights. Skytree’s Stratus DAC units are field upgradable to newer generations of capture materials, continuously decreasing energy consumption while increasing the unit capacity. For more information, visit skytree.eu.
SMART HOME DESIGNS NIAGARA
4301 Jordan Road, Jordan Station ON L0R 1S0
Tel: 905-562-6702
e-mail: sales@smarthomedesign.ca
Website: www.smarthomedesign.ca
Description: We design and build innovative housing. With flexible solutions, innovative building materials, and experienced professionals, we provide a full design and build service customized to the budget and needs of your agricultural operations. Whether for 2 or 200 workers, Smart Home Designs Niagara is ready to meet your needs with a design which incorporates your vision and unique requirements. Using Steel Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), our Seasonal Farmworker Housing Units provide an economical, comfortable, and energy-efficient home for your workers. Steel SIPs—PIR foam insulation sandwiched by steel panels—provide the structure, insulation, and moisture barrier in 1 single product and offer high R-value and an optimal material for the construction of farmworker housing units. Bringing over 25 years of experience in commercial greenhouse construction, we are here to help you navigate the regulations and increase or upgrade accommodations with innovation and quality.
SOLLUM TECHNOLOGIES
740 Notre-Dame West, Suite 601, Montréal QC H3C 3X6
Description: Sollum Technologies, a North American leader in dynamic LED lighting, designed the only solution that fully modulates light spectrum and intensity in real time, boosting crop productivity and quality with amazing results. It can also contribute to pest management. Our SUN as a Service® platform powers our family of smart fixtures, and we offer unparalleled support to ensure growers’ success. Our solution is fully programmable and reprogrammable, which means that it adapts to the evolving needs of growers without costly investments, and more so since we share the latest developments with growers.
STERLING MARKING PRODUCTS
1147 Gainsborough Road, London ON N6H 5L5
Tel: 519-434-5788
Toll free: 800-265-5957
e-mail: sales@sterling.ca
Website: www.sterling.ca
X: x.com/SterlingMarking
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sterlingmarking
Description: It all started in 1945 when Warren R. Schram set out to find a custom rubber stamp store in London, Ontario, Canada. After searching the city without any luck, Warren had an idea. He would try to make his own stamp! It was in that moment that Sterling Marking Products Inc. was formed. Still family owned and operated, Sterling has grown from a one man Rubber Stamp shop to a large company offering a wide variety of Image Graphic Transfer products, technologies and services:
- Rubber, Pre-inked and Self-inking Stamps
- Daters and Specialty stamps
- Industrial Marking Equipment
- Name badges and Nameplates
- Signs and Banners
- Business Cards
- Printing and Publishing
- Personal Embossers
- Computer Programming
- Seals and Legal Products
- Graphic Design and Printing Plates
STOKES SEEDS LTD.
296 Collier Road South, Thorold ON L2R 1X5
Tel: 905-688-4300
Toll free: 800-263-7233
e-mail: stokes@stokeseeds.com
Website: www.stokeseeds.com
X: x.com/stokeseeds
Description: Stokes Seeds has been serving vegetable growers since 1881.
In those nearly 150 years, we have learned that our success continues to be directly linked to our customers’ success.
We test thousands of products annually in hundreds of on-farm trials, selecting the best performing and most well adapted varieties to meet the varied needs of producers. Additionally, Stokes Seeds participates in industry product evaluation trials across Canada and trhe United States, including large-scale trial events in ON, QC, WI, NY, NJ, GA and FL, collaborating with our world-class suppliers from Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.
You can have confidence in the products we offer. From seed quality to variety characteristics, the Stokes Seeds lineup has been thoroughly tested and evaluated in your growing region to ensure performance expectations are met.
Stokes Seeds takes pride in partnering with growers to find solutions for their production and profit goals.
SYNGENTA FLOWERS, LLC
2280 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy CA 95020
Tel: 408-847-7333
Toll free: 800-549-0158
e-mail: syngentaflowers.us@syngenta.com
Website: www.syngentaflowers-us.com
Description: Syngenta Flowers North America is one of the largest wholesale breeders of hybrid flower seed and cuttings in the world. We are dedicated breeding innovative flower varieties that offer outstanding performance in the professional greenhouse, at retail, in the landscape and in the home garden. In addition to legendary genetics, we support industry professionals with world-class customer service, in-depth cultural information, flexible and exciting marketing programs, and a deep understanding of plants from many points of view.
TERIS
3180 Montee St-Aubin, Laval QC H7L 3H8
Tel: 888-622-2710
Fax: 888-749-8677
e-mail: info@teris.co
Website: www.teris.co
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TERIS.CO
Description: TERIS, IT STARTS WITH YOU. Agricultural and Horticultural Input Supplies Since 1964, TERIS has been the largest supplier of procurement services and advice in Ontario, in eastern Canada and in Quebec for farmers, gardening centers, greenhouses, horticulturists, industry professionals, nurseries and retailers. With the right values in the right places and a commitment to customer success, TERIS has become the industry benchmark. Offering a turnkey service, we are partners in your success so you can focus on what really matters. WE HAVE THE GREEN THUMB
Environmentally conscious, we offer a range of natural and biodegradable products. By reducing our impact, we sincerely believe that we can contribute to environmental initiatives.
TERRALINK HORTICULTURE INC.
464 Riverside Road, Abbotsford BC V2S 7M1
Tel: 604-864-9044
Toll free: 800-661-4559
e-mail: info@tlhort.com
Website: www.tlhort.com
Description: For over 50 years, TerraLink has been a leading supplier of nutrients, crop protection products, beneficial insects, seeds, growing media and hard goods for professional greenhouse vegetable, floral, medicinal and nursery growers in Western Canada.
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
120 HUNTER RD, NIAGARA ON THE LAKE ON L0S1J0
Tel: 905-682-8436
e-mail: andy@veelectric.ca
Website: www.veelectric.ca
Description: For over 30 years, VanEgmond Electric has been specializing in greenhouse and electrical controls including climate and irrigation systems, generators, process automation, networking and fiber optic installations. This allows us to deliver comprehensive electrical and control solutions tailored to our customers’ needs. We are able to design and build solutions to achieve what the customer is looking for.
Description: Founded in 1933, Vetoquinol is an independent, family-owned business. Our deep commitment to rural values and to science allows us to address the specific needs of producers and veterinarians alike, people with shared interests, working together to reach the same goal, responsibly.
Vetoquinol is dedicated to helping greenhouse growers achieve optimum performance in biosecurity. Combined with technical support, our line of products includes cleaners & disinfectants (i.e. Virkon-Greenhouse, Biosolve-Plus, Hyperox), insecticides and rodenticides. Visit our biosecurity website to access our free Greenhouse Biosecurity Program and to find all the information you need to properly use our biosecurity products.
VH SYSTEMS
Oosteindsepad 8, Bergschenhoek - 2661 EP
Tel: +31 (0)85 401 77 02
e-mail: info@vhsystems.nl
Website: www.vhsystems.nl
X: x.com/SystemsVh
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.
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Description: VH Systems designs, manufactures and installs internal logistics systems for in the greenhouse sector. From fixed grow tables and roller tables to container systems and mobile gutter systems, for each project is an appropriate advice and a customized solution. VH Systems is the specialist in internal logistics systems. To increase production, ensure crop quality, guarantee labor improvement and save in costs, the use of internal logistic systems is the solution. Gain insight into the complete cultivation process to efficiently and flexibly anticipate the cultivation. With in-house design, production and installation, we can adapt to your needs and requirements.
VIRO GLOBAL TRADE INC.
735 Waterloo Row, Fredericton NB E3B 1Z6
Tel: 506-460-8696
Toll free: 877-744-2469
Fax: 506-460-8521
e-mail: viroglobal@haimy.com
Website: www.viroglobaltrade.com
Description: Shipping carts, shipping racks, display racks, grower racks, grower benches and shopping carts. Designs and sizes are customized to buyers’ needs. Hot dip galvanized or coloured powder coated. Manufactured in Vietnam. Factory direct.
WATER ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
3400 Landmark Rd., #7-8, Burlington ON L7M
1S8
Tel: 905-336-7666
Toll free: 800-561-5235
Fax: 905-336-5714
e-mail: info@waterentech.com
Website: www.waterentech.com
Description: Water purification equipment and water treatment chemicals.
* Reverse Osmosis & Electrodeionization * Filtration * Ion Exchange * UV light sterilization * Chemical feed pumps & controllers
* Disinfectants * Pond algae control * Boiler, cooling & process water treatment programs.
WESTBROOK GREENHOUSE SYSTEMS
4670 South Service Rd., Beamsville ON L0R 1B1
Tel: 289-432-1199
Toll free: 855-945-0806
Fax: 905-563-9304
e-mail: mail@westbrooksystems.com
Website: www.westbrooksystems.com
Description: Westbrook Greenhouse Systems offers an extensive selection of greenhouse structures and their related products, including heating and benches, customized to the unique needs of each grower.
WESTGROW BIOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS INC. / THE BUG LADY
PO Box 769, Fort Langley BC V1M 2S2
Tel: 604-888-5026
Fax: 604-888-5046
e-mail: bob@westgrowbios.ca
Website: www.thebuglady.ca
Facebook: The Bug Lady Instagram @ thebugladywgb
Description: We are a major distributor of biological controls including insects, mites, and nematodes.
Our focus is on fresh, non-refrigerated products produced by Applied Bionomics (insects & mites) and also nematodes and the full product lines of both Biobest and Koppert.
We sell wholesale, direct to commercial greenhouses and also carry the BugLady line of small pack products for re-sale through retail garden centers (check us out at thebuglady.ca). Wholesale price lists available upon request.
We bring in & re-ship biologicals as fresh products: same day, twice a week, and reach 90% of Canada in 1-2 days via expedited couriers.
Applied Bionomics: their focus is on freshness, which their mass-production competitors can’t match. Fresh (non-refrigerated) bios live longer, lay more eggs, and search much better than stored biologicals. Dollar for dollar, fresh biologicals will significantly outperform refrigerated products. Koppert and Biobest: we sell their full line of products.
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EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES & SERVICES
ACCOUNTING & FINANCES
SBI Software
ALARM SYSTEMS
Langendoen Electric Inc. TERIS
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
ASSOCIATIONS/TRADE SHOWS
AgSafe BC
Flowers Canada Growers Inc.
SBI Software
BENCHES
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
GGS Structures
Harnois Greenhouses
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Paul Boers Manufacturing/ Prins Greenhouses
RL Distributing Inc
Shandong JH Hortitech Co., Ltd
VH Systems
Viro Global Trade Inc.
Westbrook Greenhouse Systems
BREEDING/PATENTS
Ball FloraPlant
Darwin Perennials
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
PanAmerican Seed
BUDDING & GRAFTING SUPPLIES
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
PERLITE CANADA INC.
BUNK HOUSE SUPPLIES
Smart Home Designs
Niagara
BURLAP TERIS
CARBON DIOXIDE
Enertec Engineering
Enertec Mechanical
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems
Skytree
CARTS & RACKS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
GGS Structures
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Harnois Greenhouses
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Paul Boers Manufacturing/ Prins Greenhouses
RL Distributing Inc
Shandong JH Hortitech Co., Ltd
Viro Global Trade Inc.
CLIMATE CONTROL
- AUTOMATION & SYSTEMS
Climate Control Systems
Climatrol Solutions Ltd.
Cravo Equipment Ltd.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Exacon Inc.
GGS Structures
Gold Leaf Technologies Inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Heliospectra AB
Hoogendoorn America Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Langendoen Electric Inc.
MicroCool
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences
Innovation Centre
Niagrow Systems
Paul Boers Manufacturing/ Prins Greenhouses
Priva
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
CONSULTING
Enertec Engineering
Enertec Mechanical
FDA Construction Inc.
Koppert Canada Limited
Max Solutions / horticolor
Pace Solutions Corp.
Purifico Ozone Inc.
RL Distributing Inc
SBI Software
Vetoquinol Canada
CONTAINERS, FLATS & POTS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Jiffy Products
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
JVK
Millenniumsoils Coir
Plant Products
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
CONVEYORS
BMG
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Langendoen Electric Inc.
Provide Agro
RL Distributing Inc
Sterling Marking Products
COOLERS & REFRIGERATION
Enertec Mechanical
Kooljet Refrigeration
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems
Smart Home Designs
Niagara
COOLING EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS
Canarm Ltd.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Enertec Engineering
Enertec Mechanical
Exacon Inc.
GGS Structures
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Harnois Greenhouses
JVK
Kooljet Refrigeration
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
MicroCool
Niagrow Systems
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
CROP PROTECTIONBACTERICIDES
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Neudorff North America
Pace Solutions Corp.
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
Vetoquinol Canada
CROP PROTECTIONBIOLOGICAL, NON-CONVENTIONAL
Anatis Bioprotection
BioBee Biological Solutions Canada, Inc.
Ceragen
Crop Defenders Ltd.
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
JVK
Koppert Canada Limited
Natural Insect Control
Neudorff North America
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
Plant Products
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
WestGrow Biological Solutions Inc. / The Bug Lady
CROP PROTECTIONFUNGICIDES
Anatis Bioprotection
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Neudorff North America
Pace Solutions Corp.
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
Vetoquinol Canada
CROP PROTECTIONHERBICIDES
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Neudorff North America
Pace Solutions Corp.
Plant Products
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
CROP PROTECTIONINSECTICIDES
Anatis Bioprotection
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Koppert Canada Limited
Neudorff North America
Pace Solutions Corp.
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
Vetoquinol Canada
WestGrow Biological Solutions Inc. / The Bug Lady
CROP PROTECTION -PESTICIDES, CONVENTIONAL
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Fine Americas Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Pace Solutions Corp.
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph
TERIS
CURTAINS AND CLIMATE SCREENS
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Cravo Equipment Ltd.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
GGS Structures
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Harnois Greenhouses
Paul Boers Manufacturing/ Prins Greenhouses
RL Distributing Inc
Shandong JH Hortitech Co., Ltd
DISINFECTANTS & SANITIZERS
DCL Nutrition
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
JVK
Pace Solutions Corp.
Plant Products
Purifico Ozone Inc.
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
Vetoquinol Canada
Water Energy Technologies
EDUCATION/TRAINING
AgSafe BC Canadian Greenhouse Conference
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
Priva
SBI Software
Vetoquinol Canada
ELECTRICAL SERVICES/ SUPPLIES
Climatrol Solutions Ltd.
Gold Leaf Technologies Inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Langendoen Electric Inc.
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
EXCAVATION
George de Groot Laser
Grading & Excavating Inc.
FANS
Canarm Ltd.
Climatrol Solutions Ltd.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
EMQ Inc.
Enertec Mechanical
Exacon Inc.
GGS Structures
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Kooljet Refrigeration
Multi Shelter Solutions
Niagrow Systems
Priva
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT
Climate Control Systems
Climatrol Solutions Ltd.
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Nourish Labs Ltd.
Plant Products
Priva
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
FERTILIZERS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Ceragen
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences
Innovation Centre
Pace Solutions Corp.
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
FLAT AND POT FILLING EQUIPMENT
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Electric Inc.
RL Distributing Inc
FLOORS, CULTIVATION/ FLOOD
George de Groot Laser
Grading & Excavating Inc.
Niagrow Systems
FOGGERS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
MicroCool
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
Vetoquinol Canada
FUELS & BIOMASS
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems
GARDEN CENTRE
SUPPLIES
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Eco Systems (coir) Inc
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
GGS Structures
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
JVK
MAK ENTERPRISES
Max Solutions / horticolor
Natural Insect Control
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
WestGrow Biological Solutions Inc. / The Bug Lady
GENERATORS
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Langendoen Electric Inc.
Niagrow Systems
RL Distributing Inc
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
GLAZING & PAINTING
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Plant Products
TERIS
GRADING & SORTING MACHINES
Climatrol Solutions Ltd.
Provide Agro
GREENHOUSE COVERINGS
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Cravo Equipment Ltd.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
GGS Structures
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Harnois Greenhouses
Haygrove
Hydrogardens X TERIS
JVK
L & R Shelters Inc.
Multi Shelter Solutions
Omni Structures
International Inc.
Paul Boers Manufacturing/ Prins Greenhouses
POLYVANTIS
Rovero Greenhouses
Shandong JH Hortitech Co., Ltd
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES
Cravo Equipment Ltd.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
FDA Construction Inc.
GGS Structures
Harnois Greenhouses
Havecon North America Inc
Haygrove
Hoogendoorn America Inc.
L & R Shelters Inc.
Multi Shelter Solutions
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences
Innovation Centre
Omni Structures
International Inc.
Paul Boers Manufacturing/ Prins Greenhouses
RL Distributing Inc
Rovero Greenhouses
Westbrook Greenhouse Systems
GREENHOUSE
SUPPLIES, GENERAL
A-ROO Company LLC
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Eco Systems (coir) Inc
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
FDA Construction Inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Harnois Greenhouses
Haygrove
Hydrogardens X TERIS
JVK
MAK ENTERPRISES
Meteor Horticultural Systems
PERLITE CANADA INC.
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
SBI Software
Shandong JH Hortitech Co., Ltd
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
GREENHOUSES, HOBBY
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Gold Leaf Technologies Inc.
L & R Shelters Inc.
Multi Shelter Solutions
Omni Structures
International Inc.
POLYVANTIS
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
GROWING MEDIAAMENDMENTS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Berger
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
JVK
Koppert Canada Limited
Lambert Peat Moss, Inc.
Millenniumsoils Coir
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
Plant Products
Pure Life Carbon
Quality Horticulture
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
GROWING MEDIACOIR
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Eco Systems (coir) Inc
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Jiffy Products
Lambert Peat Moss, Inc.
Millenniumsoils Coir
Quality Horticulture
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
GROWING MEDIAPEAT MOSS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Berger
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Jiffy Products
JVK
Lambert Peat Moss, Inc.
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
Plant Products
Premier Tech Growers and Consumers
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
GROWING MEDIAROCKWOOL
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
GROWING MEDIA - SOIL
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Jiffy Products
JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
GROWING MEDIASOILLESS MIXES
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Berger
Eco Systems (coir) Inc
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Jiffy Products
JVK
Lambert Peat Moss, Inc.
Millenniumsoils Coir
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
PERLITE CANADA INC.
Plant Products
Premier Tech Growers and Consumers
Pure Life Carbon
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
GROWTH ENHANCERS
Ceragen
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph
Skytree
TERIS
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
GROWTH REGULATORS
Ceragen
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Plant Products
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph
HEAT PUMPS, GROUND WATER
EMQ Inc.
Enertec Engineering
Enertec Mechanical
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
HEATING EQUIPMENT
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Enertec Engineering
Enertec Mechanical
Exacon Inc.
GGS Structures
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Harnois Greenhouses
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems
Paul Boers Manufacturing/ Prins Greenhouses
RL Distributing Inc
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
Westbrook Greenhouse Systems
HOSE REELS
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
HUMIDIFICATION EQUIPMENT
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
MicroCool
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT/SERVICE
Hydrogardens X TERIS
HYDROPONIC EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Climate Control Systems
Eco Systems (coir) Inc
Enertec Mechanical
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Meteor Horticultural Systems
Millenniumsoils Coir
Nourish Labs Ltd.
Purifico Ozone Inc.
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
INJECTORS
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Climate Control Systems
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Plant Products
Priva
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
INSULATION
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Enertec Engineering
Enertec Mechanical
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems
INSURANCE
HUB International Ontario
Limited
Meester Insurance Centre
IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Climatrol Solutions Ltd.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
GMABE inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Harnois Greenhouses
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Meteor Horticultural Systems
Niagrow Systems
Nourish Labs Ltd.
Paul Boers Manufacturing/ Prins Greenhouses
Priva
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
LABELING EQUIPMENT
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Provide Agro
RL Distributing Inc
Sterling Marking Products
LABELS & TAGS
A-ROO Company LLC
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
JVK
MasterTag
Max Solutions / horticolor
Sterling Marking Products
TERIS
LABORATORY SERVICES
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences
Innovation Centre
Plant Products
LABOUR MANAGEMENT
AgSafe BC
Climatrol Solutions Ltd.
Hoogendoorn America Inc.
Priva
SBI Software
LANDSCAPE FABRICS
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Plant Products
Shandong JH Hortitech Co., Ltd
TERIS
LIFTGATES AND TRUCK
EQUIPMENT
RL Distributing Inc
LIGHTING
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
BIG Incentive Group
Canarm Ltd.
Climate Control Systems
GGS Structures
Gold Leaf Technologies Inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Harnois Greenhouses
Heliospectra AB
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Langendoen Electric Inc.
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
Paul Boers Manufacturing/ Prins Greenhouses
Philips Horticulture LED Solutions
Quality Horticulture
Sollum Technologies
TERIS
MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
MERCHANDISING/ RETAIL
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
RL Distributing Inc
METERS, NUTRIENT
Climate Control Systems
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
MISTING EQUIPMENT
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
MicroCool
Quality Horticulture
TERIS
MOTORS
Climate Control Systems
EMQ Inc.
Enertec Engineering
Exacon Inc.
GGS Structures
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Electric Inc.
RL Distributing Inc
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
PACKAGING EQUIPMENT
BMG
Hydrogardens X TERIS
MAK ENTERPRISES
Provide Agro
RL Distributing Inc
Sterling Marking Products
TERIS
PACKAGING SUPPLIES
A-ROO Company LLC
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
MAK ENTERPRISES
Max Solutions / horticolor
NNZ Inc. the Packaging Network
Polytarp Products TERIS
PAINTS, GREENHOUSE
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Enertec Engineering
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems
Plant Products
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. - Head Office Guelph
TERIS
PANELS
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Langendoen Electric Inc.
Shandong JH Hortitech Co., Ltd
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
PESTICIDE APPLICATION
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Orkin Canada
Plant Products
TERIS
PIPE
Armtec
Enertec Engineering
Enertec Mechanical
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems
TERIS
PLUG GROWING
EQUIPMENT
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
POTTING MACHINES
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
GMABE inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Langendoen Electric Inc.
RL Distributing Inc
PRESERVATIVES
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
PROPAGATION MEDIA/ SUPPLIES
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Berger
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Eco Systems (coir) Inc
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Gold Leaf Technologies Inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Jiffy Products
JVK
Millenniumsoils Coir
PERLITE CANADA INC.
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
Shandong JH Hortitech Co., Ltd
TERIS
PUMPS
Climate Control Systems
EMQ Inc.
Enertec Engineering
Enertec Mechanical
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Electric Inc.
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems
Quality Horticulture
TERIS
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
Water Energy Technologies
ROOTING PRODUCTS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Eco Systems (coir) Inc
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
PERLITE CANADA INC.
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph
TERIS
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
AgSafe BC
Hydrogardens X TERIS
TERIS
SEEDERS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
SENSORS & MONITORS
Canarm Ltd.
Climate Control Systems
EMQ Inc.
Enertec Engineering
Enertec Mechanical
Exacon Inc.
GMABE inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Electric Inc.
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
Water Energy Technologies
SHREDDERS
Fehr Shredding Ltd.
RL Distributing Inc
SLEEVES, WRAPS & POT COVERS
A-ROO Company LLC
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
JVK
Max Solutions / horticolor
Millenniumsoils Coir
Polytarp Products
TERIS
SOIL MIXERS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Electric Inc.
Millenniumsoils Coir
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
SOIL STERILIZATION
EQUIPMENT
Climate Control Systems
JVK
RL Distributing Inc
SPRAYING EQUIPMENT
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
GMABE inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
SPRINKLERS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
TERIS
STICKING MACHINES
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
TESTS & KITS
Hydrogardens X TERIS
JVK
Pace Solutions Corp.
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
TERIS
Water Energy Technologies
THERMOMETERS
Enertec Engineering
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Electric Inc.
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
TERIS
TIMERS
Climate Control Systems
Enertec Engineering
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Electric Inc.
Quality Horticulture
TERIS
VAN EGMOND ELECTRIC
TOOLS
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Electric Inc.
Quality Horticulture
TERIS
TRAILERS
RL Distributing Inc
TRANSPLANTING SYSTEMS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
GMABE inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
RL Distributing Inc
TRELLIS & SUPPORTS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd. JVK
Quality Horticulture
Shandong JH Hortitech Co., Ltd
TERIS
TUBING
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
Armtec
DeCloet Greenhouse Mfg. Ltd.
Enertec Engineering
Enertec Mechanical
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems TERIS
VALVES
Climate Control Systems
EMQ Inc.
Enertec Engineering
Enertec Mechanical
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Langendoen Mechanical Inc.
Niagrow Systems TERIS
VENTILATORS
Canarm Ltd.
EMQ Inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
WASHERS
Provide Agro
Vetoquinol Canada
WASTE RECYCLING
MAK ENTERPRISES
Purifico Ozone Inc.
WATER GARDENING SUPPLIES
Evergro Division, Nutrien Solutions
JVK
MAK ENTERPRISES
Quality Horticulture
TERIS
WATER TREATMENT
PRODUCTS
Armtec
Climate Control Systems
Climatrol Solutions Ltd.
Enertec Engineering
GMABE inc.
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Plant Products
Priva
Provide Agro
Purifico Ozone Inc.
Quality Horticulture
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc. (Kingsville outlet)
Royal Brinkman Canada Inc.
- Head Office Guelph
TerraLink Horticulture Inc.
Vetoquinol Canada
Water Energy Technologies
WATERING
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS
A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.
C Y Grower Supplies Ltd.
Climate Control Systems
Groupe Horticole Ledoux Inc.
Hydrogardens X TERIS
Plant Products
Quality Horticulture
RL Distributing Inc
TERIS
AFRICAN VIOLETS
JVK
AGERATUMS
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
ALSTROEMERIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK
AMARYLLIS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
ANEMONES
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
ANGELONIA
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
ARALIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
ARGYRANTHEMUM
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
AZALEAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada JVK
BACOPA
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
BEGONIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
BIDENS
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
BOSTON FERNS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PLANT MATERIALS
BOUGAINVILLEAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK
BRACHYSCOME
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
BRACTEANTHA
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
BROMELIADS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada JVK
BULBS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK Syngenta Flowers, LLC
CACTUS & SUCCULENTS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
CALADIUMS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada JVK
CALANDIVA
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada JVK
CALIBRACHOA
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
CALLAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK
CANNAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
CARNATIONS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
CISSUS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
CLEMATIS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK
COLEUS
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
CRAPE MYRTLES
JVK
CROCOSMIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
CROTONS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
CUCUMBERS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
PanAmerican Seed
Plant Products
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
CUT FLOWERS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
CUTTINGS, ROOTED
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
CUTTINGS, UNROOTED
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
CYCLAMEN
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
DAFFODILS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
DAHLIAS
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
DELPHINIUMS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
DIASCIA
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
DIEFFENBACHIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada JVK
DRACAENAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
EVERGREENS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
FERNS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
FICUS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
FOLIAGE, LINERS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
FREESIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK
FUSCHIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
GARDENIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK
GAURA
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
GERANIUMS
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
GERBERAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences
Innovation Centre
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
GLADIOLUS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada JVK
GLOXINIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
GRASSES
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre PanAmerican Seed
GROUND COVER PLANTS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
GYPSOPHILAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
HEDERA HELIX
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
HELICHRYSUM
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
PanAmerican Seed
HELICONIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
HERBS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
PanAmerican Seed
Stokes Seeds Ltd.
HIBISCUS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
HOSTAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
HOYAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK
HYACINTH
JVK
HYDRANGEAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK
IBERIS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
IMPATIENS
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
IRISES
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
IVY
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
JASMINES
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JERUSALEM CHERRY
JVK
KALANCHOES
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK
LAMIUM
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
LANTANAS
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
LAVENDER
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
LIATRIS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
LILACS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
LILIES
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
LOBELIA
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK Syngenta Flowers, LLC
MAGNOLIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
NANDINAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
NARCISSUS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
NEMESIA
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
NURSERY ORNAMENTALS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
NURSERY STOCK
JVK
OSTEOSPERMUM
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
OXALIS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PANSIES
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
PEONIES
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
JVK
PEPEROMIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
PERENNIALS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
PETUNIAS
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Syngenta Flowers, LLC
PHILODENDRONS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
PHLOXES
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
PHOTINIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
PILEAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PLANTS, BEDDING
Ball FloraPlant
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
PLANTS, FLOWERING POT
Ball FloraPlant
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
PLANTS, HANGING BASKET
Ball FloraPlant
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
PLANTS, OTHER
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Niagara College’s
Horticultural and Environmental Sciences
Innovation Centre
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
PLUGS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
POINSETTIAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences
Innovation Centre
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
PORTULACA
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
POTHOS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
PRIMULA
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
RHODODENDRONS
JVK
ROSES
JVK
SANVITALIA
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
SCAEVOLA
Ball FloraPlant
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
SCHEFFLERAS
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
SEEDLINGS, ANNUAL
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
SEEDLINGS, PERENNIAL
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
SEEDS, FLOWER
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
SEEDS, OTHER
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
Stokes Seeds Ltd.
SEEDS, VEGETABLE
Ball Seed/Ball Superior-Canada
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed Plant Products
Stokes Seeds Ltd.
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
SNAPDRAGONS
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
SPECIALTY ANNUALS
Ball FloraPlant
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
SUTERA (BACOPA)
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
TISSUE CULTURE
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
TOMATOES
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
PanAmerican Seed
Plant Products
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
TORENIA
Ball FloraPlant
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
TROPICAL PLANTS
Ball FloraPlant
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
TULIPS JVK
VEGETABLE PLANTS
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
VEGETABLES
JVK
Niagara College’s Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre
PanAmerican Seed
Plant Products
Stokes Seeds Ltd.
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
VERBENAS
Ball FloraPlant
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc. JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
VINCAS
Darwin Perennials
Jolly Farmer Products Inc.
JVK
PanAmerican Seed
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
VINES
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
WILDFLOWERS
JVK
Syngenta Flowers, LLC
YUCCAS JVK
OGVG appoints Daniel Terlizzese as new Research, Innovation & Plant Protection Lead
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) have announced Daniel Terlizzese as their new Research, Innovation & Plant Protection Lead.
In a recent release, OGVG announced Terlizzese’s appointment where he will be responsible for leading research projects, developing solutions for greenhouse vegetable production, and ensuring the implementation of effective plant production strategies.
Terilizzese officially joined OGVG on November 4, bringing his Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Guelph, along with his expertise in greenhouse crop management, plant physiology and innovative agricultural
practices to the job.
In his previous roles, Terlizzese has managed greenhouse crop growth and yield, collaborating with universities and research centers.
His most recent position was as an Agronomist with Montreal-based Sollum Technologies which involved enhancing crop growth and yield through dynamic LED lighting and collaborating on novel research projects.
He has worked at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, where he managed greenhouse crop growth and conducted plant physiological measurements, and Great Lakes Greenhouses, where he deigned research trials to improve crop production.
His work has been recognized at various conferences, including the Canadian Greenhouse Conference, where he won first prize in the 2023 student poster competition.
“We are thrilled to welcome Daniel to our team,” said Richard Lee, executive director at OGVG, in the release.
“His innovative approach and dedication to advancing greenhouse vegetable production align perfectly with our mission to support and enhance the industry. We are confident that Daniel’s leadership will drive significant advancements in our research and plant protection initiatives.”
(Source: OGVG)
MASTRONARDI ENHANCES ONTARIO OPERATIONS WITH 91-ACRE EXPANSION
Mastronardi Produce has announced the addition of 91 acres to their greenhouse capacity in Ontario.
In a recent release, the company announced the expansion of their facility in Kingsville, Ontario.
The development consists of a newly constructed 27-acre
glass greenhouse that provides lit production in the winter to local Sunset-branded produce.
In addition to the greenhouse, Mastronardi Produce will serve as the exclusive longterm marketer for two additional facilities: J.C. Fresh Farms Ltd. With 32 acres in Kingsville
and Orangeline Farms Limited with 32 acres in Leamington, totaling 91 acres.
“This additional greenhouse acreage allows us to further our mission on delivering WOW flavour experiences with locally grown fruits and vegetables,” said Paul Mastronardi, president
and CEO of Mastronardi Produce, in the release.
“We are excited about these additional farms, as the increased acreage will play a vital role in supporting our continued growth in Canada and ensuring we meet the rising demand for SUNSET branded produce.” (Source: Mastronardi Produce)
Greenhouse growers urged to keep eye out for Spotted lanternfly
Greenhouse growers are being urged to keep an eye out for the invasive Spotted lanternfly (SPL), a sap-feeding pest that can have a devastating impact on trees and crops.
According to a recent blog post by OMAFA’s Cara McCreary, and shared on ONGreenhouseVegetables.ca, while this pest is not a big concern for crops grown in the greenhouse, it is important to keep an eye out to protect the community.
“Although not considered a huge threat
to our greenhouse crops, we can still do our part in our communities,” McCreary writes.
“If you enjoy the benefits of orchards, vineyards, agroforestry or ornamental nurseries or you have neighbours, friends or family that produce these commodities, then you are part of this community.”
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in an effort to prevent its introduction and spread into Canada, regulated
the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula, Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) and it has been a quarantine pest since 2018. According to the agency, SPL feeds on more than 100 species of trees and plants and should be reported to them immediately if suspected.
For more information on what to do if you suspect you’ve seen an SPL in and around your operation, visit ONgreenhousevegetables.ca. (Source: ONGreenhouse Vegetables)
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December
Great Lakes Expo Dec. 10-12
Grand Rapids, Michigan
January
Landscape Ontario Congress Jan. 7 -9 Toronto, Ont.
Tropical Plant International Expo Jan. 22-24
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Pacific Agriculture Show Jan. 23-25
Abbotsford. B.C.
IPM Essen Jan 28 – 31
Essen, Germany
February
Leamington Greenhouse GrowerExpo Feb. 12
Leamington, Ont.
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention Feb. 19-20
Niagara Falls, Ont.
March
Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada AGM March 11-13
Quebec City, Que.
Indoor Ag-Con March 11-12
Las Vegas, Nevada
INSIDE VIEW
GARY JONES | greenhousewolf@gmail.com
What do you spend your time looking at?
Over the years, I’ve been very blessed to have been involved with many sectors of the horticulture industry. Nursery, soft fruit, bedding and potted ornamentals, cut flowers, mushrooms. Propagation, production, marketing, education. I even explored coffee, tea and rice production in East Africa for a year and gained some insight into tropical fruits in Vietnam for a short stint. Fantastic fun. Each area had their specific needs that always made horticulture such an engaging, inspiring and rewarding career choice for me. It still does. Perhaps, for me though, the only area that didn’t go well was spending several weeks brushing a foot of snow off the crowns of Brussels’ sprouts and cabbage plants, high upon the UK Yorkshire Wolds in December, collecting samples for Ministry of Agriculture brassica leaf disease surveys. Nothing against field veg. farming, but I’m pretty sure that experience contributed to me swiftly heading into a career in greenhouse crop production.
In the food sector, I’ve very much enjoyed both modern greenhouse production and the organic farm community. In both, the more I’ve learned, the more I realise that I have even more to learn. There has never been a dull season. And part of that learning process is found in the enjoyment of talking to people and being privileged to share in their collective
is much less clear is the fundamental issue and why it’s having such a big impact over such a short time and why now? Some growers are concluding that the growing medium is having a significant part to play. One grower shared that by allowing roots of infected plants growing in an inert medium to move into an organic-based medium (coir), there is a marked improvement in root health. Perhaps there is more biological resilience imparted from the organic medium. Or is it just clean at that point? Or something else completely. I don’t know – I have no empirical evidence to support one or the other. I’m not sure anyone does, to be honest.
“I’m optimistic that there’s a place for all our production methods.”
knowledge. But working in these two specific ‘sectors’ has sometimes brought conflict. Proponents of both ‘systems’ have their views, with these views often driven by accumulated knowledge and experience, which in turn builds passion. Or is it passion driving the knowledge? Either way, sometimes this passion may spill over into a lack of willingness to understand the others’ position. Sophisticated technology-based, greenhouse hydroponics versus lower tech input, knowledge-based, organic systems. It seems to be a ‘one way or the other’ stance.
If you’ve been anywhere near a hydroponic greenhouse pepper grower in Canada in the last few months, conversation at some point probably came around to the hot topic of severe root issues caused by Fusarium. There’s no disputing the very severe problems it has caused and continues to do. What
But the actual medium is not my point today. I have seen all kinds of growing media used with great success. [I even recall one grower in the south of England growing cucumbers in bags filled with old socks.] My point? Well, I thought the (hydroponic) grower observation mentioned above was intriguing. Perhaps we don’t have to view one system as ‘the answer’. Isn’t there room for both? (And more?) Or perhaps, is there some middle ground where all growers can be comfortable with a highly efficient, environmentally sound, long-term ‘sustainable’ system that also makes great economic sense not just for producers but also for consumers? Personally, I don’t expect there to be one solution to the food security issue. I’m optimistic that there’s a place for all our production methods that collectively allow the food system to work for the benefit of everyone. I would love to see proponents of all sides of the food conversation (in particular the organic and so-called ‘conventional’ corners) learn from, and build with, each other.
Another hydroponic pepper grower, struggling with crop losses from Fusarium, recently said to me that perhaps we don’t take enough time looking at the roots. He didn’t say this, but it was kind of ‘out of sight, out of mind’, as the saying goes. Yet, indeed, the growing medium is a cornerstone of any agricultural practice. Perhaps we should spend the same amount of time looking below ‘soil’ level as we do looking at the tops.
Gary Jones sits on several greenhouse industry committees in BC and welcomes comments at greenhousewolf@gmail.com
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