How to Open a Hydroponic Store

Do you have a passion in growing plants? Then you can use that passion in starting up your very own hydroponic business.

But in this kind of business, instead of planting crops and plants in soil, you will be doing an extraordinary process.

Hydroponics is a new planting technology. It came from the Greek word hydro which means water and ponos which means work. This is a kind of method to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables without the use of soil. In this method, the plant food is also provided in a direct basis to the roots of the plant with the use of water. Through this, the 25% growth of plants is allowed. The things you need in order for you to get started are the following: office space, cultivation tools, hydroponics climate control system and irrigation, hydroponics growing tunnels under greenhouses, credit card accounts for merchant, checking account for business, occupancy permit, tax and business licenses and a well-written business plan.

Steps in Opening a Hydroponic Store

In order for your business to function in a step by step process, you must first have a comprehensive and clear business plan. You can do this all by yourself or if you want it to appear more legitimate, let your CPA do it. In accordance with a source, this kind of business is so safe to venture into because it does not have a high failure rate. The business plan also needs to focus well on the requirements, competition and the anticipated profits and costs as well.

After that, you can already apply for the business financing in banks and in other institutes as well. In order for you to get the financing aid you have always been dreaming of then everything will depend upon the presentation of your business plan. The lenders will examine and evaluate it for them to know if you are worthy of the business loan or not.

Just like any other forms of businesses, you also need to have a great location where there is a high potential of customers to patronize your products. So in choosing a business location, make it a point to choose the one which will easily be seen by your prospective clients and customers. You can lease or purchase a piece of land depending on what is stipulated on your business plan.
To make sure that your business will operate legally, you also need to get business licenses and permits. In order for you to get your Employer Identification Number, you must also contact Internal Revenue Service.

The hydroponics growing tunnels and the greenhouses must also be installed well. The climate control systems and the irrigation must also be hooked up well to secure that your hydroponics will have a smooth flow.

You also need to apply for a merchant credit card at two credit card companies. Then, you need to open your own business account to organize all your financial transaction.
After the process of displaying your merchandise in your store, the next thing you have to do is advertise your business.

40 Comments

  • Matt said on March 19, 2011
    I am interested in starting my own hydropoics store. Do you have or know when i can obtain a lists of vendors to supply my store? Gainesville, Florida 32607
  • Carlos Torres said on October 30, 2011
    I am interested in starting my own hydroponics store. Do you know where I can obtain a list of vendors and or wholesalers to supply my store? Miramar, Florida 33025
  • Ashley said on April 5, 2012
    i want to open a Hydro store in san jacinto or hemet or Moreno Valley CA, 92582. but how do i go about opening it ?
  • Dustin said on May 8, 2012
    I am interested in starting my own hydoponics store. Do you know where I can obtain a list of distributors to supply my store. As well do you need a license or permit to sell the equipment? Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Christian said on July 2, 2012
    I am very interested in opening up a hydroponics store in my town, I wanted to about the distributors or verndors that can supply me? Thank you. Yuma Az 85364
  • Jason said on November 28, 2012
    I am very interested in opening a hydroponics store in Sacramento Ca 95828. Do you know where I can obtain a list of vendors and suppliers for my store? Sacramento CA 95828
  • DCS said on December 11, 2012
    I am very interested in opening a hydroponics store in Huntsville Alabama 35805. Do you know where I can obtain a list of vendors and suppliers for my store? Huntsville Alabama 35805
  • jason said on March 3, 2013
    Patterson ca. Hydroponic store. Can you help me contact vendors for my business plan?
  • Dan Greenthumb said on March 29, 2013
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  • Gmastergrower said on October 17, 2013
    I'm interested in opening my own store. I'm hoping for a supplier list. I live in Rhode Island. Help is appreciated.
  • Tim McEnany said on January 6, 2014
    Want to open retail store in Connecticut in northwest hills.. want suppliers list and any schools to learn all aspects.. Thanks
  • Lai Saeteurn said on June 23, 2014
    Hi, I am interested in opening a hydroponic store in Oroville, California. Do you know where I can find a list of Vendors and suppliers for my store? Thanks help is appreciated.
  • tai pham said on September 12, 2014
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  • jeremy mohs said on January 25, 2015
    I am contemplating opening a hydroponic/growers supply store in Anchorage AK. Any pertinent info would help tremendously.
  • Joe Mottola said on January 31, 2015
    I am in Columbus, Ohio and I am in the process of opening a hydroponic retail store that sells all hydroponic equipment and chemicals to grow indoors. I am looking for help getting a list of vendors if anyone can help.
  • jazzijeff said on February 10, 2015
    Looking for a list of vendors to supply the Pittsburgh area.
  • Ron said on February 26, 2015
    Looking for list of vendors in Seattle washington
  • Eileen Ramos said on March 29, 2015
    I would like to open a hydroponic store in the ssarassota area of Florida or Port Charlotte area in Florida. I would like to know step by Step.
  • gabe.m said on May 8, 2015
    I am in the 10th grade but i would like science in growing and have developed my own strain and would like to do business with some legal dispensaries.
  • Kenneth Stjean said on June 9, 2015
    I would like to open a hydroponics store. i have a great location in miami, fl. I'm looking for some help with vendors.
  • phong le said on July 9, 2015
    In would like to know how I could find vendors to buy supplies for my hydroponic store
  • Sam patino said on August 7, 2015
    Looking to strat a hydroponics store Houston Texas. Where can I find vendors or distributors thanks
  • Cultivation Hydrponic Shoppe said on September 16, 2015
    I am a supplier of hydroponic supplies. We do wholesale and set up distributors as well. Interested in starting a Hydro store in your community? Do you desire a online business in the hydroponic industry? Send us a message of your intentions. WE CAN HELP! :-) Have a great CULTIVATION day. Mike.
  • Qaso said on October 6, 2015
    I need some info on dealing with wholesale distributors and starting my own hydroponic store.Thank you.
  • Travis B. said on October 26, 2015
    Looking for vendors in Akron, Ohio.
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  • Yiwen said on December 24, 2016
    Hi, Mike (Cultivation hydroponics shop), i want to open a marijuana cultivation equipment supply retail store in MA, can you help me? thank you, Merry Christmas!
  • Kenny said on January 2, 2017
    I would like to open a hydroponics store. i have a location on mind in the Seattle area. I'm looking for some help with vendors.
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