ABOUT
Growing Excellence
Our commitment is to produce high-quality, productive young plants while maintaining the highest standards in biosecurity.
North America's leading provider of young plants for greenhouse growers.
Ontario Plants specializes in growing and distributing high-quality, productive young plants to greenhouse growers across North America. Our two high-tech facilities prioritize world-class biosecurity and sustainability, ensuring that each year more than 60 million young plants thrive to supply consumers with nutritious, flavourful produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, strawberries, and raspberries.
We are dedicated to being a trusted partner for greenhouse growers and a positive force in fostering a more productive, resilient, and sustainable food system. As part of COFRA Holding’s Sustainable Food Group, Ontario Plants contributes to the growth of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), striving for long-term partnerships, investment in cutting-edge technology, biosecurity, and sustainability.
FACTS AND FIGURES
young plants delivered annually
of growing space across two sites in Ontario, Canada
founding year
Where We Grow
Ontario Plants operates under 49 acres of glass across two locations, Glencoe and St. Thomas, with 36 more acres of state-of-the-art greenhouses under development.
The Glencoe greenhouse, launched in late 2024, is a 13-acre facility that grows high-quality, productive young plants using the latest in growing techniques, emphasizing biosecurity, quality assurance, and sustainability.
13 acre
Greenhouse area
6 acre
Solar installation (launching in 2025)
2,800
Hybrid LED/HPS lights
45m liter
Pond, recycling over 90% of rooftop water
The 36-acre St. Thomas greenhouse follows strict biosecurity and quality protocols to grow high-quality, productive young plants.
36 acre
Greenhouse area
25 acres
Outdoor propagation fields
8,000
Hybrid LED/HPS lights
41m liter
Pond recycling around 90% of rooftop water
What We Grow
Leadership
Mathieu brings more than 20 years of leadership in Controlled Environment Agriculture to his role as President and CEO of Ontario Plants. His career has taken him from the Netherlands to North America, giving him both a global perspective and a practical understanding of what growers and clients need to succeed.
Before joining Ontario Plants, Mathieu served as Head of Business Development for a leading innovator in indoor farming, where he helped scale the business through partnerships and joint ventures. Earlier in his career, he held senior commercial roles within the horticultural sector in the United States and Europe, building strong client relationships and driving long-term growth across the industry.
At Ontario Plants, Mathieu sets the strategic direction for North America’s leading propagator of young plants. Under his leadership, Ontario Plants continues to expand its facilities, invest in innovation, and strengthen its role as a trusted partner to growers.
A third-generation greenhouse grower, Mathieu grew up in the industry and understands both the discipline of the family business and the opportunities of modern horticulture. He combines this foundation with a focus on innovation and partnerships, driving Ontario Plants’ long-term growth and shaping the future of sustainable propagation.
Pieter van Dijk is the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Ontario Plants. With 27 years of experience in the greenhouse industry, including as the owner-operator of a large-scale tomato production greenhouse in the Netherlands, Pieter has an in-depth understanding of the needs of Ontario Plants’ customers. Prior to joining Ontario Plants in early 2020, he served as Head Grower at the largest vegetable plant propagation company in the Netherlands. Pieter brings extensive experience in greenhouse operations, a global network of subject matter experts, and a strong focus on driving technological advancements and innovation to support the company’s continued growth.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to empower our customers by delivering the highest quality plants and innovative solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Our success depends on our customers' success, and we are committed to building long-lasting partnerships founded on trust, collaboration, and mutual growth. By pursuing excellence in every area of our work, from plant propagation to customer service, we help foster sustainable growth for our customers and contribute to the horticulture industry's advancement.
Good to Great
Customer First
At Ontario Plants, our unwavering commitment to excellence begins with putting our customers at the heart of everything we do. We recognize that our customers' success directly drives our own, which is why we focus on clear communication, reliable delivery, and the highest standards in plant quality.
Our expert team works closely with each client to offer tailored solutions that align with their specific needs, cultivating lasting partnerships grounded in trust, innovation, and mutual growth. Whether we're addressing urgent challenges or proactively seizing new opportunities, Ontario Plants is dedicated to supporting our customers' long-term success.
Growing Excellence
Ontario Plants stands as a recognized leader in early-stage plant propagation, providing premium vegetable and soft fruit starter plants. We lead the industry with cutting-edge biosecurity protocols, collaborative expertise, and customer-focused engagement within the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) sector.
Quality Focus
Ontario Plants is pioneering a premium propagation model, designed to create precise, tailored growing methods for each plant type and customer. These customized propagation recipes and plant specifications are developed to meet the diverse needs of each client, considering factors such as the customer’s market, greenhouse technology, and geographic location.