Green Island Distrubutors

What Green Island Distrubutors does

Green Island Distributors Inc. is a privately-held, family-owned wholesale distributor of greenhouse and nursery supplies founded in 1992 and headquartered at 730 W Main St., Riverhead, NY. The company sells physical horticultural goods — fertilizers (Jack's Classic, Espoma, Osmocote/Polyon controlled-release), containers and planters (Harmony, Futura, Northpoint series), growing media (Pro-Mix, Berger mixes, Jiffy pots), irrigation equipment (Dramm hoses, Dosatron injectors, PCAS drip systems), testing equipment, sprayers, tools (Felco pruners), plant protection products, greenhouse covering, and propagation supplies — to commercial greenhouses and nurseries across the Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT). The catalog spans approximately 900+ SKUs across 12 product categories, with the largest category being Containers (497 SKUs), followed by Fertilizers (121) and Growing Media (83).

The company operates a hybrid distribution model combining direct local delivery within its service area with UPS and USPS shipping for broader reach. Orders are placed via telephone (631-727-4993), fax (631-727-2412), or through a website contact form, with an e-commerce storefront launched in August 2023. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; payment terms are Net 30 days to approved credit accounts, with a 3% convenience fee for post-sale term changes. Customer service is positioned as a primary differentiator alongside the company's 30+ year regional brand presence.

Revenue is generated through wholesale distribution of physical goods (categorized as hardware sales) to a fragmented base of small commercial growers and nurseries. The business maintains informal partnerships with the Long Island Flower Growers Association, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, and Long Island Farm Bureau. There is no disclosed institutional investment, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no API or software platform, and no AI/ML capabilities — the operation is fundamentally a traditional regional distribution business operating at sub-10-employee scale.

Name

Green Island Distrubutors

Legal name

Green Island Distributors Inc.

Website

https://greenislanddistributors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Green Island Distributors is a family-owned wholesale distributor, founded in 1992 and based in Riverhead, NY, supplying greenhouse and nursery products (fertilizers, containers, growing media, irrigation, tools) to commercial growers across the Tri-State Area via direct delivery and shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverhead

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution of Horticultural Supplies: Revenue generated through the sale of greenhouse supplies, nursery equipment, fertilizers, containers, tools, irrigation supplies, and related horticultural products to greenhouses and nurseries in the Tri-State Area. Products are sold primarily through direct delivery to customers and shipping via UPS/USPS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Green Island Distributors is a family-owned wholesale distributor of greenhouse and nursery supplies, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Riverhead, NY. The company sells physical horticultural products — including containers, fertilizers, growing media, irrigation supplies, greenhouse coverings and structures, plant protection products, propagation supplies, sprayers, and tools — to commercial greenhouses and nurseries in the Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT). Orders are placed via telephone, fax, or website, with direct local delivery and UPS/USPS shipping for broader coverage.

Product overview

Green Island Distributors is a family-owned greenhouse and nursery supplies distributor serving the Tri-State Area since 1992. Their product portfolio is organized as a broad catalog of physical goods across multiple categories rather than a unified software platform. Key product lines include: fertilizers (Jack's Classic specialty fertilizers, Espoma organic products, Osmocote/Polyon controlled-release fertilizers, Everris nursery mixes), containers and planters (Harmony, Futura, Elegance, Azura, Contempra series in various materials including fiber, plastic, and decorative designs), irrigation equipment (Dramm ColorStorm hoses, Dosatron injectors, Hozon siphon mixers, PCAS drip systems), testing equipment (pH and EC meters), growing media (Pro-Mix, Berger mixes, Jiffy pots, organic cactus mix), plant protection (Deer Out/Rabbit Out repellents, Earth-tone disease control), sprayers (ChemDose, Hydra series), tools (Felco pruners, shears, knives), and propagation supplies (plug trays, propagation sheets, germination media). These products are distributed to greenhouses and nurseries through their e-commerce platform and telephone/fax ordering system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Containers & Planters Wholesale catalog of containers, hanging baskets, planters, and related plastic and fiber growing vessels (e.g., 13" WaterSaver WaxTough Octagonal Hanging Basket, 16" Harmony Planter) sold to commercial greenhouses and nurseries.
• Fertilizers Specialty, organic, and controlled-release fertilizers including Jack's Classic (e.g., Blossom Booster 10-30-20, 20-20-20 All Purpose), Osmocote Pro 17-5-11, Espoma Bone Meal 4-12-0, and MycoApply Endo biological amendment for commercial plant production.
• Growing Media Soils, peat mixes, and propagation substrates including Pro-Mix PGX Biofungicide, Espoma Organic Cactus Mix, and Jiffy 727 OMRI-Listed biodegradable pots for greenhouse and nursery growing operations.
• Irrigation Supplies Irrigation equipment including Dramm ColorStorm hoses, Pressure Compensated Drip Systems (PCAS), 14 gpm Dosatron proportional dosing pumps, and Modern Style watering cans for greenhouse water management.
• Plant Protection Products Repellents and disease-control products including Rabbit Out gallon concentrate (peppermint/lemon oil-based repellent covering 10,000 sq. ft.) and related plant protection supplies for nursery operations.
• Propagation Supplies Plug trays, propagation sheets, germination media, and Jiffy pots for plant propagation workflows in commercial greenhouses.
• Sprayers Hydraulic and precision sprayers including Hydra 50-gallon sprayer and ChemDose CD-120 cart-mounted 20-gallon dosing system for chemical application in greenhouse operations.
• Tools Hand tools for horticulture including Felco 9 professional pruners with forged aluminum handles, hardened steel blades, and ergonomic coatings.
• Testing Equipment Digital water testing instruments including the Pro HM Digital pH Meter and Pro HM Digital EC Meter (COM-100) for monitoring pH, electrical conductivity, TDS, salinity, and temperature in greenhouse nutrient solutions.
• Greenhouse Covering Greenhouse covering materials for commercial growing structures, including poly films and related covering products.
• Greenhouse Structures Structural components and kits for building greenhouse and nursery structures.
• Lawn & Garden Supplies Miscellaneous lawn and garden supplies distributed alongside the core greenhouse and nursery catalog.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered featured partner.

• Long Island Flower Growers Associationfeatured partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional horticultural trade association representing flower growers on Long Island. Located at P.O. Box 102, Jamesport, NY 11947. Contact: 631-727-4685, www.lifga.com. Green Island Distributors features this partner on their website indicating a collaborative relationship within the local horticulture industry.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk Countyfeatured partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural extension service providing research-based education and resources to Suffolk County residents. Located at 423 Griffing Ave #100, Riverhead, NY 11901. Contact: 631-727-7850, www.ccesuffolk.org. Featured as a partner providing educational resources to the horticulture community.
• Long Island Farm Bureaufeatured partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm advocacy organization representing agricultural interests on Long Island. Located at 104 Edwards Avenue, Suite 3, Calverton, NY 11933. Contact: 631-727-3777, www.lifb.com. Featured as a partner representing the agricultural community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Ball Seed / Ball Horticultural: Large horticultural breeding and seed distribution company supplying inputs to commercial growers. Adjacent to Green Island through shared grower customers; Ball Horticultural also oversees Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, a direct peer of Green Island.
• Premier Tech Horticulture: Major upstream manufacturer of horticultural growing media, including the Pro-Mix brand carried by Green Island. Ecosystem participant and indirect competitor since Green Island distributes its products and competes indirectly via shared grower customers.

Direct peers

• Griffin Greenhouse & Nursery Supplies: One of the largest US distributors of greenhouse and nursery supplies, offering a deep catalog across greenhouse structures, containers, fertilizers, and irrigation. Directly comparable to Green Island in core categories and customer type, though operating at substantially greater scale and national reach.
• Hummert International: Wholesale distributor of horticulture, greenhouse, nursery, and turf products based in the Midwest. Offers a directly comparable product catalog and shares the B2B distribution DNA targeting commercial growers.
• BFG Supply Co. Major horticultural and floricultural supply distributor serving growers across the Midwest and East Coast with similar categories (containers, growing media, fertilizers, irrigation). Highly comparable wholesale-distribution business model targeting commercial greenhouse and nursery operators.

Broad incumbents

• GrowGeneration Corp. Publicly traded specialty retailer and distributor focused on hydroponics and indoor/urban cultivation supplies. Adjacent in horticultural inputs but skewed more to retail and hydroponics than Green Island's traditional greenhouse and nursery focus.
• SiteOne Landscape Supply: Publicly traded national distributor of landscape supplies, nursery products, and irrigation/lighting inputs serving contractors and growers. Operates at significant scale with a broader landscape-construction focus that overlaps with Green Island's irrigation and tools categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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