Starting Hydroponics Business

Imagine growing a sizeable crop from a greenhouse instead of cultivating a vast track of land to harvest the same amount of produce. Wouldn’t it be amazing? That technology has now come in the form of hydroponics farming.

Read our basic guide to find out more about this novel system.

How to Start Hydroponics Business

Can we produce organic food using lesser space, energy and nutrient than we normally need? The answer is yes – through hydroponics farming. The idea is to let the plant directly absorb the nutrients it needs. That means without barrier – without soil. The nutrient is all included in a nutrient solution for plants. As a result, it is possible to grow vegetables in a small space like a room or a greenhouse. That means without the need for farm machineries that consume a lot of fuel and gives off polluting gases. With a controlled environment, it is possible to grow seasonal crops the whole year round. And with an enclosed area such as a greenhouse, it is hard for insects and pests to get in the way of the plant’s development. Meaning more products because we do not lose anything to pests.

Hydroponics Business Ideas

If you are interested in hydroponics, there are others who are also sharing the same liking to that system of farming. It means that with the national interest for hydroponics growing, you can turn that interest into business. There are several ways you can engage in the hydroponics business. You can become a supplier of hydroponics systems, products and solutions. You can also start a small demo farm in your backyard and bank on your product’s being local and organic to promote it. If you are running a business in line with fruits and vegetables, you can also include a hydroponics system as a novel part of your setup.

Tips on Starting Hydroponics Business

Hydroponics farming is a new and high technology endeavour. If you plan to start a business in line with this – whether as an equipment supplier or grower -- get fully and extensively trained on its science. Afterwards, get as much hands-on experience on it. The good news is, since this is an innovative concept that has good environmental implications, the government is supportive of it. It means you can avail of training and even financial grants if you decide to pursue an interest in line with hydroponics farming. Visit the Web site of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for grants available to these kinds of projects.

If you are planning on opening a store that would sell hydroponics system and nutrients, prepare to invest a large capital on the business. Expand your market reach by maintaining an online presence. Network extensively by attending as many seminars and trade shows as you can. Subscribe to online news on hydroponics farming in order to get the latest updates.

18 Comments

  • Matt Charles Cunningham said on April 1, 2012
    1508 West Milgrove Road Risingsun, Ohio 43457. Hi I like to know more about Hydroponic farm and if I can get help to start business.
  • Tiffany Marquardt said on April 27, 2012
    Hi My name is Tiffany Marquardt a friend and I are looking into they hydroponics system for veggies and also for our cattle. I was wondering if there was any grants out there for getting started with this type of program?. We are located in Sheboygan County in Wisconsin. If there are grants out there how can i try to get a grant and what does it all involve? Thank you for taking the time to read this and i hope to hear back from you. Sincerely, Tiffany Marquardt
  • Saun Williamson said on June 18, 2012
    Hi I'm in the process of starting my hydroponic farm. I have invested roughly $60,000.00 in the project thus far in the ground work (land clearing and grading). I am looking for help financing the rest of the project. I do have letters of intent for the Tomatoes. Please contact me if you can help. Regards Saun
  • Niki White said on August 9, 2012
    Hello, I am from Michigan and we are in the process of starting our own hydroponic vegetable farm as well. Did any of you receive any information back after your post? Have you found any resources to grants or financial funding for start up costs? It seems the information is hard to come by and that hydroponics is kind of in the "grey" area of funding....
  • G&G said on February 23, 2013
    We too are trying to put together a good sized project here in southern Rockies of Colorado. We want to create a real show place supporting hydroponic grown food. We want to provide safe food to feed this area with unemployment at about 14%, in controlled environment creating an almost organic product. We have located a turn key hydroponic greenhouse system in Europe. Grants? We chased that one and found many have been shelved oron hold. We have located an interested funding source. We need the 50k to get the system, location engineer reports and due diligence. We need to create an interest support group and help each other out to further our own business and healthy feed our kids and country. Kems1998@aol.com, G&G
  • Pamela Hebert said on June 14, 2013
    Hi I'm Pam near Austin, Texas. Want to start an urban farm with hydroponics, beekeeping, rabbits, and chickens, to begin. I would like to show others how to start their urban farm and be self-sufficient or even make some side money or a living. Would like to have starter plants for those interested and walk them through it. I have been an avid gardener for years, people call me the plant doctor for house plants and this years outside garden is unbelievable. It has fed locals that are down on their luck. It has provided work for unemployed to feel self-worth and fed. I would like to purchase more property, green houses (4) and have the help to start vertical gardening/urban farming consultation business. Have someone interested in food truck using my fresh veggies, herbs and fruits. Berries are in our near future, and fruit/nut trees. Help, I am so interested in making this my business that I share with so many others. Unemployment here in Leander, Texas is increasing and I would like to help. I need grants for property, greenhouses, and anything that will help me get where I am heading. Thanks.
  • Casey Clarke said on June 21, 2013
    Hi, my husband and I are going to start a hyrdoponic lettuce farm in Wilmington, NC. My husband got out of the Army after 7 years, is going to school for business and wants to be a farmer. We want to make it so we can show others that this is a great way to have a garden all year round. We are looking for ANYTHING to help us start, greenhouses, parts, land, etc . Anything will help! Caseysclarke@gmail.com
  • Bonisile said on September 24, 2013
    I want to start a hydroponics plant, I have 3 hectors, so my problem I have no money to start a business of hydroponics and I have no idea the business, first of all I want the training of hydroponics.
  • Amit dighe said on November 28, 2013
    Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. i am planing for retail business please help me out for it
  • Crystal Lappe said on January 14, 2014
    Springfield, Illinois USA. I just purchased 15 acres that use to be the sight of a munitions factory for WW2. The land has two 400 foot long buildings made " old style ". Just amazing how things were built to last back then. Anyway I need help funding the initial setup to convert these barns over to grown hydroponic crops and. hydroponic fodder for race horses in trainingt a Chicago and Springfield training facility. Any direction on grants or program to help financial burden would be appreciated.
  • Jon Moonsamy said on December 20, 2014
    Hi Am in rural Namibia and wish to get schools to embark on this concept to help supplement their income.
  • Bruce Chinnery said on February 13, 2015
    hi i'm looking for info on how to start a hyrdoponic farm and what I need to get a grant for it. Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • krish shah said on March 13, 2015
    hi i'm looking for info on how to start a hyrdoponic farm and what I need to get a grant for it. mumbai, india
  • Akporido isaac odemero said on April 8, 2015
    I am so much interested in this hydroponic business. I like to come for the training and also like to know much about it. My business location is in ABRAKA, DELTA STATE OF NIGERIA.
  • Dennis Kroll said on April 9, 2015
    I'm interested in opening a hydroponic store front in a vacant building in Chicago. I would like to grow produce for sale to the public and also carry supplies for home projects. Any grants a viable for this type of business. Chicago IL.
  • Kenneth McMillon said on July 30, 2015
    I'm interested in growing vegetables using hydroponics and opening a store that's sells the produce. What type of funding or grants are available for this in Monroe Louisiana?
  • Michael Calvert said on November 11, 2015
    Hello my name is Michael Calvert I live in Long view Washington I'm interested in starting a hydroponics installation systems business. Potential clients would need my services to teach, install, and maintain there hydroponic systems and lighting methods and procedures. Getting a grant would be extremely helpful in this endeavor in making my dream a reality.
  • Margo Keyes said on June 27, 2016
    In deep South Texas there is tremendous need for healthy, timely delivery of fresh fruits & vegetables. I am interested in learn more about hydroponics and the grants that are available to launch a strong and viable flow of food. There is no doubt that this business is a tremendous asset and must be of value for these economically challenged regions of Texas. Thank you for your prompt attention.

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