Fiesta Greenhouses

Max and Karen Grober started Fiesta Greenhouses in 1999 on their 12-acre property on York Road south of Campbell River.  Starting with a ½ acre, Max and Karen grew colored peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers to sell at the local farm market and a few smaller local retailers.  Looking to expand in the marketplace, Fiesta joined Vancouver Island Farm Products Inc. in 2003.  Today, they have a total of 1½ acres of greenhouse space, and have expanded their customer base to include larger grocery retailers.  They continue to run a pesticide-free operation of growing colored peppers, as well as a small amount of cucumbers and tomatoes. In 2013, Max and Karen also added hothouse eggplant to their product line, supplying local retailers and offering their customers another local, pesticide-free option.