Based in Petaluma, California, USA, Hydrofarm is one of the oldest and largest manufacturer and distributor of indoor gardening and hydroponics supplies in the U.S. Hydrofarm products are also distributed throughout the Western Hemisphere and Europe, and the company’s latest initiative involves making its products available to the Indian market. Hydrofarm is partnering with SGI Enterprises in this venture, and will be participating in the Soilless Gardening Conference and Mini- Expo in Mumbai in February 2014.
Hydrofarm began as a small business 36 years ago in Marin County, north of San Francisco. From the very beginning, the company’s philosophy was based on delivering high quality, innovative products and offering excellent customer service. That has not changed, though the company has grown considerably, with hundreds of employees and facilities in the U.S., Spain and China.
“India is at such an exciting point in terms of the growth of hydroponics. We’re exploring the market at present, and see new opportunities there, from encouraging hobby growers to supplying large commercial endeavors with the necessary supplies and equipment,” said Peter Wardenburg, CEO of Hydrofarm.
As a wholesale seller, with over 4000 products offered to retailers, Hydrofarm plans on initially offering a specially selected group of its most popular products in India, geared towards those who want to grow and harvest crops year round. These include Emily’s Garden, a self-contained hydroponic garden designed to fit on a shelf, table or small patio. Also offered will be the Megagarden System, which brings the convenience of a hydroponic ebb and flow system to a compact space. Both systems contain everything you needs to grow vegetables to feed a family, and with the addition of a grow light, be able to grow edibles throughout the year indoors.
The Tomato Trellis Garden On Wheels is a Hydrofarm exclusive, and along with the Tomato Barrel is a self-watering garden where you can grow tomatoes, peppers, beans, peas and other climbing plants. Both gardens are expandable, and the Trellis comes with wheels to make moving the entire system a simple endeavor.
Hydrofarm products incorporate only premium quality components, and their professional-grade hydroponics and safety-tested lighting fixtures deliver years of dependable service. Hydrofarm also functions as a distributor for a select group of other manufacturers, and proudly includes many General Hydroponics products amongst its offerings.
“I’m intrigued by the possibilities in India, and really looking forward to the Conference in February as a learning experience as much as a marketing one” said Benoit Goessens, Vice-President of Sales for Hydrofarm. “I hope to be able to meet one-on-one with many growers and potential growers to discuss the challenges and needs of the Indian market.”
Read the original article Soilless Gardening India Magazine: Issue #5