Materials

The materials behind every HydroGrid farm.

We publish exactly what goes into the farms we build — part numbers, grades, certifications, and expected life. Because a farm is only as good as what it's made of.

Food-grade HDPE
UPVC Channels
2" / 3" / 4" Profiles
Leak-proof End Caps
UV-Stabilised
5+ Year Rated Life
Food-contact IS 10146
Custom Hole Pitch
Up to 6 m Lengths
ISI-Certified Fittings
Food-grade HDPE
UPVC Channels
2" / 3" / 4" Profiles
Leak-proof End Caps
UV-Stabilised
5+ Year Rated Life
Food-contact IS 10146
Custom Hole Pitch
Up to 6 m Lengths
ISI-Certified Fittings
Structural

Galvanised Iron (GI) Structure

The skeleton of every commercial greenhouse. Hot-dip galvanised steel pipes and angle-iron trusses, engineered for wind loads up to 120 km/h and 15+ years of corrosion-free service.

MaterialIS 1239 GI pipe, Grade A
CoatingHot-dip galvanised, 120 gsm
Sizes2" / 3" / 4" NB
Truss gauge2 mm wall
Design wind load120 km/h
Expected life15+ years
Covering

UV-Stabilised Polyethylene Film

Greenhouse covering film that transmits 85%+ PAR light while blocking degrading UV. 200-micron multi-layer, anti-drip, anti-dust coated.

Thickness200 micron
Layers3-layer co-extruded
Light transmission85–90% PAR
UV stabilisationFull UV block, anti-fog
Rated life36–48 months
OriginGinegar / Solplast / equivalent
Covering

Polycarbonate Sheets

Twin-wall and multi-wall polycarbonate panels for rigid greenhouse roofs and hoophouse sides. Impact-resistant and highly insulating.

Thickness4 mm / 6 mm / 8 mm
StructureTwin-wall / multi-wall
Light transmission78–82%
UV protectionCo-extruded UV layer
Impact strength200× glass
Rated life10+ years
Fluidics

Food-Grade HDPE (NFT Channels)

High-density polyethylene channels for Nutrient Film Technique. Chemically inert, zero leaching, UV-stable, and fully food-contact safe.

MaterialVirgin food-grade HDPE
Wall thickness2–4 mm
Widths2", 3", 4" available
UV ratingOutdoor-grade UV stabiliser
Standard length3 m / 4 m / 6 m
CertificationFood-contact (IS 10146)
Fluidics

UPVC Pipes & PP Fittings

Unplasticised PVC pipes and polypropylene fittings for the supply and drain lines. ISI-marked, leak-proof, and resistant to nutrient chemicals.

Pipe materialUPVC, IS 4985
Fitting materialPolypropylene (PP)
Pressure ratingPN 6 / PN 10
Diameter range½" to 4"
JointingSolvent cement / threaded
Chemical resistanceFull hydroponic nutrients
Irrigation

Drip Irrigation Components

Pressure-compensated drip emitters, PE laterals, and stake-arrow drippers for Dutch bucket and drip-to-waste systems. Uniform flow, clog-resistant.

LateralsLDPE, 12/16 mm
Emitter flow2 / 4 / 8 L/h options
TypePressure-compensated
Filtration120-mesh screen
Operating pressure1.0–2.5 bar
OriginJain / Netafim / equivalent
Containers

Dutch Buckets (HDPE / PP)

Twin-outlet grow buckets for vining crops. Food-grade HDPE/PP, stackable, and designed for a continuous drain layout.

MaterialFood-grade HDPE / PP
Capacity10 / 12 / 16 L
DrainTwin-drain siphon design
ColourWhite or black (UV-safe)
Reusability8+ crop cycles
CertificationFood-contact safe
Containers

Net Pots & Seedling Trays

Food-grade net pots in every size for NFT, DWC, tower, and Dutch systems. Seedling trays and propagation plugs included.

Net pot sizes1.5" / 2" / 3" / 3.75" / 4"
MaterialFood-grade PP
Tray cavities50 / 104 / 200 cells
Plug materialCocopeat / peat / rockwool
ReusabilityFully reusable
Drain designSlotted / mesh variants
Media

Cocopeat (Coco Coir)

Washed low-EC cocopeat — the default hydroponic growing medium. Holds moisture, drains excess, and is renewable.

SourceWashed coconut husk
EC< 0.5 mS/cm (low-EC)
pH5.8–6.5
Water retention8–9× weight
FormsLoose / 5 kg block / disc
BufferCa-buffered (optional)
Media

Perlite & LECA Clay Pebbles

Perlite for aeration, LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) for drainage. Inert, reusable, and ideal for Dutch bucket and media-based systems.

Perlite gradeHorticultural, 2–5 mm
LECA size8–16 mm
LECA pHNeutral (after rinse)
ReusabilitySterilise & reuse 3–5 cycles
DensityLECA 350 kg/m³
Packaging50 L / 100 L bags
Media

Rockwool

Stonewool cubes and slabs for propagation and media-based hydroponics. Sterile, consistent water holding, ideal for commercial greenhouses.

TypePropagation cubes / slabs
Cube sizes25 × 25 × 40 mm and up
Slab sizes100 × 15 × 7.5 cm (typ.)
Water retention> 80%
ReusabilitySingle use (food safety)
OriginGrodan / equivalent
Nutrients

Mineral Salt Nutrients (A+B)

Crop-specific A+B nutrient formulations — calcium nitrate, potassium nitrate, MKP, magnesium sulphate, and chelated micronutrients. Lab-tested batches.

BasePharma-grade mineral salts
FormatTwo-part (A + B) concentrate
MicronutrientsEDTA-chelated (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, B, Mo)
pH adjustersKOH / H₃PO₄
Pack sizes1 kg / 5 kg / 25 kg
TestingBatch-tested, COA available
Lighting

Full-Spectrum LED Grow Lights

Samsung / Osram-diode LED fixtures tuned for hydroponic crops. IP65-rated, dimmable, and built for 50,000+ hours.

DiodesSamsung LM301 / Osram
SpectrumFull-spectrum 380–760 nm
Ingress ratingIP65
DriverMeanwell dimmable
Efficacy2.5–2.8 μmol/J
Rated life50,000+ hours
Instrumentation

pH, EC & TDS Meters

Calibrated handheld and inline meters for daily solution monitoring. Replaceable probes, waterproof housings, and buffer solutions included.

Handheld pH accuracy± 0.01 pH
EC accuracy± 2% of reading
Probe life12–18 months
WaterproofIP67 housing
CalibrationUser-recalibratable
Buffer solutions4.0 / 7.0 / EC 1.413 included
Automation

Dosing Pumps & Controllers

Peristaltic dosing pumps, solenoid valves, PLC controllers, and cloud dashboards — the automation backbone of modern hydroponic farms.

Dosing pump typePeristaltic (12/24 V)
Flow rate60–120 mL/min
Valve typeBrass solenoid, 24 V DC
ControllerPLC + cloud sync
Sensors supportedpH, EC, DO, temp, humidity
AlertsSMS + email + app push
Covering

Shade Nets & Insect Mesh

HDPE knitted shade nets and woven insect-proof mesh for greenhouse ventilation and pest exclusion. UV-stabilised for outdoor life.

Shade net materialKnitted HDPE, monofilament
Shade density35% / 50% / 75% options
Insect mesh40 / 50 mesh woven
UV ratingUV-stabilised (5+ yr life)
WidthUp to 4 m rolls
OriginGarware / equivalent
Sourcing

From trusted Indian & global suppliers

Ginegar, Garware, Jain Irrigation, Netafim, Samsung, Osram, Grodan, Meanwell — we partner with brands engineers trust.

Certifications

Food-grade & IS-certified

Every fluidics-contact material is food-contact safe per IS 10146. GI structural steel per IS 1239. UPVC per IS 4985.

Warranty

Material warranty on every build

Structural components: 5-year warranty. Covering film: as-per-manufacturer (typ. 36–48 months). Electronics: 1–2 year warranty.

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