Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Source for Ornamental Young Plants & Organic Starters
Plug Connection has been a leader in ornamental young plant production since 1987. With two Southern California locations in Vista and Lodi, we specialize in seed-grown annuals, vegetative liners, and tissue culture propagation. Our Vista facility focuses on high-quality seed plugs and organic vegetable/herb production, while our Lodi location excels in vegetative liner propagation using imported cuttings. Our greenhouses are engineered to optimize natural sunlight and coastal breezes, ensuring year-round plant health.We maintain strict USDA Organic certification for select crops and partner with major breeding companies to deliver disease-free, toned plants nationwide. With over 30 years of combined expertise across our locations, we serve professional growers through broker partnerships and FOB Vista shipping.
Services
Seed Propagation
Vegetative Liners
Tissue Culture
Organic Herbs & Vegetables
Poinsettia Production
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized young plant production experience
- USDA Organic-certified facilities for premium edible starts
- Custom greenhouse environments for optimal plant development
- Dual California production locations for nationwide reliability
- Partnerships with major plant breeding companies for exclusive varieties
Associations and certifications
- USDA Certified Organic
- CCOF
Services
Seed Propagation
Our specialized seed propagation creates vigorous annual and perennial plugs. Custom environmental controls ensure optimal germination for over 100 varieties. Professional growers rely on our consistent quality and seasonal availability.
Vegetative Liners
Unrooted cutting propagation produces disease-free vegetative liners. Advanced hydration systems maintain cutting viability. We handle major breeder company imports for California-grown, acclimated plant starts.
Tissue Culture
State-of-the-art facilities propagate challenging varieties through tissue culture. Precision fog and shade systems create ideal weaning environments. Specializing in succulents, heuchera, and gerberas with consistent quality.
Organic Edibles
USDA Organic-certified herb and vegetable transplants since 2005. Over 75 herbs and 80 tomato varieties available. Certified growers can use USDA logo; conventional finishing options also available for non-certified operations.
Poinsettia Production
Leading supplier of high-quality rooted poinsettia liners. Specialized production systems ensure vibrant color development. Available in multiple varieties for seasonal market demands.
Questions
What products does Plug Connection specialize in?
We specialize in ornamental young plants including seed plugs, vegetative liners, tissue culture propagations, and certified organic herb/vegetable starts.
Are your organic plants USDA certified?
Yes, our organic production is certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) organization since 2005.
How can I place an order?
We sell exclusively to professional growers through broker partnerships. Contact your preferred horticultural supply broker for ordering details.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes, we ship across the United States from our Vista, CA facility. All seed plug orders ship FOB Vista with consolidated vegetative liners.
What makes your greenhouse facilities unique?
Our facilities use advanced climate control systems that optimize natural sunlight and coastal breezes for year-round plant toning.
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