This section provides an overview for hydroponic systems as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 hydroponic system manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked hydroponic system companies as of November, 2024: 1.Growers Supply, 2.Epic Gardening., 3.Sri Sai Fibres Private Limited..
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A hydroponic system is a method of cultivating crops without soil. It involves growing plants using various techniques such as water culture, solid media, and spray culture.
Hydroponic systems, unlike traditional soil-based cultivation, allow almost complete artificial control of the growing environment. They are commonly used in plastic greenhouses and vegetable factories, offering advantages in facility investment and reduced daily labor compared to soil cultivation.
In hydroponics, crops grow with their roots immersed in a nutrient-rich water solution. This method is ideal for indoor cultivation with LED lighting, suitable for plants like leafy greens, spring onions, and lettuce due to their short harvest cycles.
This method uses inorganic materials such as rock wool or organic materials like coconut shells as a growth medium. It's effective for cultivating fruits, vegetables, and flowers, including peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, and roses.
Spray cultivation nourishes crops by misting the roots with a nutrient solution. It requires less water and fertilizer and is suitable for various crops, including leafy greens, tomatoes, and strawberries.
The choice of hydroponic system should align with the specific needs of the crops. For instance, crops with short growth cycles like lettuce benefit more from water-based hydroponics than solid media cultivation.
1. Reduced Disease Risk: The absence of soil lowers the risk of disease and crop failure, eliminates the need for soil disinfection, and reduces labor-intensive tasks like plowing and weeding.
2. Faster Harvest Time: Hydroponic systems enable rapid growth and shortened harvest times through precise control of water and nutrients, reducing plant stress and potentially increasing crop quality.
3. Scalability: Hydroponics allows for large-scale cultivation with stable crop quality, independent of natural environmental factors, facilitating business stability.
1. High Initial Costs: The installation of equipment like liquid supply systems can be expensive, with ongoing costs for fertilizers and potential difficulties in recouping initial investments.
2. Specialized Management: These systems require specialized knowledge, especially during power outages or equipment malfunctions, which can quickly affect crops.
3. Disease Propagation: If pathogens enter the irrigation system, they can spread rapidly across the field, necessitating proactive measures.
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Growers Supply is a manufacturer of growing products founded in South Windsor, Connecticut in 1979 as a division of FarmTek. The company produces environmental control equipment such as radiant heating or cooling fans, greenhouses, high tunnels, and greenhouse coverings for insulation or shading. It also offers irrigation supplies, grow lights, pest control devices, and growing mediums. The company primarily serves educational institutions, conservation projects, and cannabis growers, as well as clients in the horticulture industry.
Epic Gardening, founded in 2013 in the US, is an online gardening media supplier company that provides practical and entertaining growing information. The company was started by Kevin Espiritu as a hobby and has grown into the world’s most followed gardening brand. It has built a powerful community with tens of millions of aspiring gardeners across 100 countries. It offers a collection of premium garden products that are hand-selected after detailed testing, research, and seasons worth of “in-the-garden” growing experience. It has achieved significant milestones, including acquiring Botanical Interests in 2023 to expand its wholesale offering through partnerships with independent garden centers.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation was founded in 1933 and has a head office in Tokyo, Japan. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation provides products including chemicals, industrial gases, and health care products to customers globally. Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s performance products division manufactures and distributes. functional food materials, electronic and electrical components, specialty chemicals, and other products. Mitsubishi Chemical health care products include pharmaceuticals, drug discovery solutions, diagnostic reagents, and instruments for medical use. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation also provides other services such as engineering, information systems, logistics, and consulting.
Sri Sai Fibres Private Limited, established in 1990 and headquartered in Coimbatore, India, is a manufacturer of polyester yarns, filament yarns, and fiberfill yarns. Serving the textile industry, its product range includes polyester yarns for clothing, home textiles, and industrial fabrics, alongside high-performance filament yarns for ropes, fishing lines, and parachutes. The company also produces fiberfill yarns used in pillows, comforters, stuffed toys, as well as for items like conveyor belts and technical applications such as airbags and fire-retardant fabrics. The company's quality management is underscored by ISO 9001:2015 and OEKO-TEX Standard certifications.
ProsystemAqua is a manufacturer of hydroponics and irrigation products established in 2011Cordoba, Spain. The company produces various automatic pH and Ec controllers, nutrient controllers, hydroponic system monitoring software, and custom irrigation systems. These help growers monitor and regulate the circulating temperature, as well as pH, nutrient, and Ec levels being distributed throughout hydroponics tanks or systems. Along with its products, the company provides installation services for its clients in the hydroponics, aquaculture, and agriculture sectors.
CityFarm Malaysia is a manufacturer of hydroponic farming products established in 2016 in Taman Bukit Serdang, Seri Kembangan Selangor. The company produces various hydroponic systems and kits, media, fertilizers, irrigation components, and grow lights. Its other products include testers, nutrient dosers, pest control consumables, and carbon dioxide control equipment. The company primarily serves clients in the food and beverage, health and wellness, hospitality, and education sectors. It also offers various workshops and courses for customers in need of technical support.
Zhengzhou Lyine Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer of hydroponic farm equipment established in 1980 as a branch of Lyine Group and based in Zhengzhou, Henan. The company's products include various growing systems such as aquaponics, microgreens, and NFT hydroponics models, as well as indoor grow cabinets, aeroponics towers, and sprout machines. These are used in the restaurant, horticulture, educational, and agricultural sectors. The company also offers product design, fabrication, consultation, and installation services for customers with unique projects.
Current Culture H2O is a hydroponics systems and products manufacturer that was established in Fresno, California in 2006. The company primarily produces recirculating deep water culture (RDWC) systems utilizing sub-current culture (SCC) technology in a range of configurations, sizes and plant spacings, as well as plant nutrient products for drain-to-waste and water culture systems. It also offers related accessories, such as top-off reservoirs and pH controllers. The company’s products are commonly used by clients in the food and cannabis growing industries, including companies such as Emerald Family Farms (California), Cascade Cultivars (Oregon), and Green Life Productions (Nevada).
WE Hydroponics is an Indian manufacturer of hydroponics products established in 2019 and based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The company offers various media and nutrients, microgreen products, planter kits, and grow lights. Its products include NFT systems, fruit lighting bars, germination cubes, and vegetable planter towers. Along with its products, the company offers training workshops and programs, hydroponic systems installation services, and internships for customers. It primarily serves educational institutions, home gardeners, farmers, and restaurants wanting to serve grown-on-site produce.
GreenOponics Agricultural Services LLC is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of hydroponic systems that was established in Dubai, UAE in 2015. The company’s products include greenhouse structures for indoor or outdoor spaces in various configurations, as well as hydroponic systems for towers, almirahs, and vertical farms. It also offers related services such as consultancy, installation, and personnel training for customers requiring additional support. The company chiefly serves clients in the hospitality and healthcare sectors, including companies such as the Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of the Emirates and Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah.
EZ GRO Garden is a manufacturer and distributor of vertical gardening equipment and products founded 1997 and based in Bastrop, Texas. The company offers various gardening and farming products for backyard, indoor, and commercial growers. These include growing media and nutrients, greenhouses, irrigation system components, and vertical hanging deck garden towers. Along with its products, the company provides custom design and installation services for customers with unique projects. Its products are mainly used by resorts and spas, educational institutions, and clients in the agricultural sector.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Growers Supply |
16.0%
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2 | Epic Gardening. |
12.9%
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3 | Sri Sai Fibres Private Limited. |
10.3%
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4 | ProsystemAqua |
9.0%
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5 | Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation |
9.0%
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6 | Current Culture H2O |
8.0%
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7 | Zhengzhou Lyine Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. |
7.8%
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8 | CityFarm |
7.5%
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9 | WE Hydroponics |
6.7%
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10 | GreenOponics Agricultural Services LLC |
6.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the hydroponic system page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 2 | 25.0% |
Japan | 1 | 12.5% |
India | 1 | 12.5% |
Spain | 1 | 12.5% |
Malaysia | 1 | 12.5% |
China | 1 | 12.5% |
UAE | 1 | 12.5% |