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Hydroponics

For a grower like Thanet Earth, consistency of crop across the year is important to the success of our business. We must be productive and achieve optimum yields, but the crops we grow have to deliver on flavour and taste. For us to deliver that consistent quality we don’t leave things to chance.

Our expert growers control every aspect of the glasshouse environment. Growing in soil is a thing of the past for Thanet Earth. We grow using hydroponics, without soil. The roots of our plants grow in a block of fibre called Rockwool. The plants are then watered with a dropper that includes nutrients to aid their growth. The control this system offers is much better than with soil. It uses less water, less nutrients and the fibre blocks are very light and are recycled locally so it’s much more environmentally-friendly too.

Latest News

Awards Season at Thanet Earth

14 July 2025

In June we were awarded 'Retail Supplier of the Year' at the Fresh Awards, and last week we were presented with a top conservation award

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£20 Million Construction Begins on Thanet Earth’s Seventh High-Tech Glasshouse

20 May 2025

Thanet Earth has officially commenced construction on its seventh glasshouse, marking a significant expansion in its state-of-the-art horticultural operations. The new development will add 6.5

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Thanet Earth Staff Volunteer at Monkton Nature Reserve

30 April 2025

Thanet Earth staff traded an afternoon of working hours to volunteer at Monkton Nature Reserve

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