Growing Methods

How are hydroponic (greenhouse) tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet peppers grown?

• Greenhouse tomatoes are pollinated the natural way using bumblebees whose hives are located throughout the greenhouses.
• Cucumbers, unlike tomatoes, are not pollinated hence the seedless nature of these crisp veggies.
• Greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet peppers are grown with great care in computer-controlled environments, ensuring a protected growing environment. Since integrated pest management is used (good bugs eating bad bugs), Ontario’s hydroponic crops are virtually pesticide free.
• Ontario hydroponic (greenhouse) tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet peppers are grown in a nutrient-rich water solution.
• Our vegetables are protected from the potentially harmful rays of the sun, manure, field run-off and acid rain by being grown under the protection of greenhouses.
• Ontario tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet peppers are safe, natural, vine-ripened vegetables.