Hydrofarm Announces New Tissue Culture Facility
March 31, 2026 
Outside (top) and inside (bottom) a Growtainer unit. | CEA Advisors, Growtainers
Hydrofarm has announced its new Growtainers facility, which will serve as an advanced platform for plant tissue culture and micropropagation, supporting its ongoing innovation in crop science, plant breeding, and sustainable agriculture.
The customized units provide an optimized setting for in vitro plant propagation, enabling high-throughput, year-round production of clean, uniform plantlets. Each unit integrates advanced LED lighting, HVAC, automation, and monitoring systems that ensure consistent microclimate parameters across multiple production zones.
The facility’s multi-unit design, consisting of a combination of 40-foot and 53-foot containers, enables seamless workflow between stages of tissue culture — from initiation and multiplication to rooting and acclimatization — within a bio-secure and energy-efficient environment. The Growtainer system’s mobility and modular structure also provide flexibility to expand or adapt operations as new varieties or production requirements emerge.
