How to become a distributor

Hydroponics is a growing market (no pun intended)

Sales of garden materials and equipment in Canada have virtually doubled over the last decade. The growth is predicted to continue by as much as 52% over the next 10 years!
Gardening consumers are well-educated and well-employed. Recently compiled statistics show 28% have annual household incomes over $75,000 and 51% have incomes over $50,000.
Canada is second only to Holland, for glass house vegetable production. Hydroponics is already used extensively in Canada, for commercial greenhouse vegetable production.

Why Homegrown

Homegrown Halide and Hydroponics Inc. was established in 1985 to meet the growing demand of the conscientious consumer and the large number of hydroponic enthusiasts in Ontario. Now, with 4 Homegrown locations and 16 distributors, Homegrown Hydroponics has evolved into a dynamic company.

Homegrown is the leading hydroponic company in Ontario, perhaps even Canada since there are no other associations with that many locations in the country.

 Representing 21 hydroponic stores, Homegrown is able to negotiate the best prices possible with suppliers of quality top name products. Almost all of the available hydroponic systems are being manufactured by Homegrown, again ensuring the best price possible.

 We advertise ‘Homegrown Hydroponics’ and the toll-free 1-800 number (US / Canada) on major Ontario radio and tv stations (e.g., Q107, 102.1 The Edge, City TV, NewVR) in the leading Hydroponic magazines (e.g., Growing Edge, Practical Hydroponics) and in the Ontario Yellow pages. Customers calling this number are being directed to the store in their area. Our distributors are not charged for this service.

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A Homegrown distributor stocks only Homegrown products. The range of these products is expanded in collaboration with our distributors. This means that the absolute minimum of accounting and administration is required since the distributor only has to deal with one company.

A Homegrown distributor has a storefront devoted entirely to Hydroponics with a minimum size of 1000 feet to 1200 feet. The initial stock necessary amounts to $ 30.000.

There is no franchise fee whatsoever. Also, we don’t charge for administration costs.

Every Homegrown distributor has exclusive territory rights. This means that we don’t have competition among the Homegrown stores. And since Homegrown is the largest Hydroponic company in Ontario we hardly have competition at all.

Homegrown Hydroponics has 10 years of growing experience. This combined with the knowledge of our distributors creates a referral network for questions regarding hydroponics.

Also, we provide free technical advice, business advice and support.

Seminars are being held on a regular basis to introduce new products, to discuss the latest developments in the market and in hydroponics.

We keep on the leading edge of technology in the industry, abreast of all new developments.

Lettering for a storefront sign and point of purchase signs are being manufactured by Homegrown and are provided free of charge.

Our advertising department also assists distributors advertising on their local market with advice and by providing our Homegrown radio jingle and the tv commercial.

Last but not least, Homegrown provides distributors with the full colour catalogue, suggested retail price lists and garden instructions free of charge.

Homegrown has developed a broad and reliable service package.

Please note that we will not start new distributorships in the areas already covered.
Currently we are encouraging people in the Parry Sound and North Bay area to open a hydroponic outlet. The information you received here is the same information we would send you by regular mail.

Email us: homegrown@hydroponics.com,
fax (416-242-7205) or phone (416-242-4769) us if you are seriously interested!