Key Takeaways:
- Milestone Achieved: Leciel – Greenhouse Vegetables now operates 1 million square feet of greenhouse production across Quebec.
- Strategic Partnership: Longstanding collaboration with Harnois Greenhouses has been key to Leciel’s growth, including a 65,000-square-foot Luminosa greenhouse complex.
- Year-Round Production: With three sites in Quebec, Leciel ensures year-round availability of six crops and 20 varieties, contributing to the province’s food sovereignty.
- Sustainability Focus: Greenhouse cultivation has allowed Leciel to reduce pesticide use and carbon emissions while producing high-quality local vegetables.
Leciel – Greenhouse Vegetables, a family-owned business dedicated to local agriculture, has reached a significant milestone: 1 million square feet of greenhouse production. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and year-round food production for Quebec.
The company’s expansion includes a 65,000-square-foot gutter-connected Luminosa greenhouse complex, developed through its longstanding partnership with Harnois Greenhouses, a leader in high-performance agricultural infrastructure.
Expanding Food Sovereignty
Operating across three strategically located sites in Quebec, Leciel produces a diverse range of six crops and 20 varieties, with a leadership position in radish cultivation. The company’s year-round greenhouse production strengthens the province’s food sovereignty by reducing reliance on imports.
“Working with Harnois Greenhouses has transformed our approach to cultivation,” said Steve Bertrand, Co-Owner of Leciel. “By growing in greenhouses, we’ve significantly reduced our pesticide use and can offer high-quality local production to Quebecers year-round. These advancements reinforce our leadership position and demonstrate that quality, sustainability, and performance can go hand in hand.”
A Partnership Built on Innovation
Leciel’s collaboration with Harnois Greenhouses has been integral to its success. Harnois has supplied most of Leciel’s greenhouses, including custom-designed structures that optimize yields and reduce environmental impact.
“It is an immense privilege to collaborate with Leciel – Greenhouse Vegetables, a company that shares our values of innovation and sustainability,” said Corenthin Félix-Chassouant, VP Sales and Agronomist at Harnois Greenhouses. “Their commitment to local agriculture is inspiring, and we are proud to contribute to their success.”
Sustainability at the Core
By leveraging greenhouse cultivation, Leciel has not only increased its production capabilities but also significantly reduced its environmental footprint. The company minimizes pesticide use and cuts carbon emissions by producing locally within Quebec.
