Terra Aquatica

What Terra Aquatica does

Terra Aquatica, headquartered in Fleurance, France, manufactures fertilizers, liquid nutrients, and hydroponic growing systems for both soil-based and soilless cultivation. Founded in 1995 and operating as the European manufacturing successor to the General Hydroponics (GH) heritage (with the TriPart 3-part nutrient concept dating to GH's 1976 invention), the company produces mineral nutrient lines such as TriPart, DualPart, DryPart, and NovaMax alongside an organic range that includes Pro Organic, Organic DryPart, and a biostimulant family (Seaweed, Fulvic, Humic, Urtimax, Silicate). It also produces beneficial microorganism products (TrikoLogic, StreptoLogic, AzoLogic) and a physical hydroponic system portfolio (CultiMate, GrowStream, EBB&GROW, HydroCloner), with hardware pH management kits, substrates (GROROX clay pebbles, coco fiber, organic soil mixes), and bioponics methodology positioning it across hobbyist, urban micro-farm, and light-commercial segments.

The company sells exclusively through a tiered channel: authorized resellers and locally trained ProShops in any given market, plus country-specific regional distributors, of which over 50 are listed globally across Europe, the Americas, APAC, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania. Direct e-commerce is maintained on terraaquatica.fr for the French market. Pricing is unit-based (consumables at roughly €24-25 per liter for premium boosters, with multi-format and substrate-specific SKUs) and repurchase dynamics favor a recurring consumables revenue model. There are no public filings, disclosed revenue figures, or known external investors; product launches have continued through 2024-2026 (organic biostimulant refresh, Organic DryPart in January 2025, AzoLogic), and ongoing distributor-led expansion into a global footprint appears to be the principal growth vector. The reported headcount range of 1-10 indicates a lean corporate entity that relies on its distribution partners for customer-facing scale.

Name

Terra Aquatica

Legal name

Terra Aquatica

Website

https://terraaquatica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Terra Aquatica is a French manufacturer of mineral and organic fertilizers and hydroponic growing systems, serving hobbyist growers, urban micro-farms, and commercial cultivators through a global network of over 50 regional distributors and ProShop retailers since 1995.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydroponic Fertilizers and Growing Systems

NAICS

Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423820), Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311), Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers (4442)

SIC

Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydroponic & Aeroponic Growing Systems (NFT, DWC, Ebb/Flow, Misting) (AFAAAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substrates & Growing Media (Coco, Rockwool, Peat Alternatives) (AFAAAHAF), Soil Amendments & Conditioners (Lime/Gypsum/Humates) (IMAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Hydroponic nutrient solutions
• Mineral plant fertilizers
• Organic biostimulants
• Hydroponic growing systems
• Beneficial microorganisms

Headquarters

HQ city

Fleurance

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Fertilizers and Nutrient Solutions: Sale of mineral and organic fertilizers including TriPart, DualPart, NovaMax, DryPart, and specific supplements. Products sold in various sizes for different substrates (hydroponics, soil, coco)
2. Hydroponic Systems and Equipment: Sale of complete hydroponic growing systems including EBB&GROW, CultiMate, HydroCloner, GrowStream, and accessories
3. Growing Substrates: Sale of substrates including coco fiber, clay pebbles (GROROX), and organic soil mixes
4. pH Management Products: Sale of pH test kits and pH regulators for nutrient solution management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Terra Aquatica manufactures and sells mineral and organic liquid and dry-powder fertilizers, biostimulants, beneficial-microorganism products, pH management tools, growing substrates (coco, GROROX, organic soil), and a range of modular and standalone hydroponic cultivation systems (CultiMate, GrowStream, EBB&GROW, HydroCloner) for soil, coco, and soilless cultivation. Products are sold globally through authorized resellers, ProShop retailers, and regional distributors in over 50 countries, with documented commercial users including Les Sourciers, Champerché, Aeromate, and Grow ON.

Product overview

Terra Aquatica is a manufacturer of fertilizers and hydroponic growing systems established in 1995. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: mineral and organic nutrient solutions, and hydroponic cultivation systems. The nutrient range includes multi-part fertilizer systems (TriPart® 3-part, DualPart® 2-part, DryPart® dry powder, NovaMax® 1-part hybrid) designed for different substrates (hydroponics, soil, coco), specialized flowering boosters (FinalPart®, HyperBloom®), Cal-Mag supplements, pH management products, and beneficial microorganism products (TrikoLogic®, StreptoLogic®, AzoLogic). The hydroponic systems portfolio includes the CultiMate® line (S, L, Solar, Aero), GrowStream®, EBB&GROW®, HydroCloner® propagators, and CultiMate® Controller for automated nutrient circulation. Supporting products include substrates (GROROX clay pebbles, coco fiber, organic soil mix) and biostimulants (Seaweed, Fulvic, Humic, Urtimax®). The company operates from Biopole 32500 Fleurance, France, and serves customers through a global network of distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• General Organics: Related brand mentioned alongside Terra Aquatica products in customer support and FAQ sections
• TriPart
• DualPart
• DryPart
• NovaMax
• FinalPart
• Pro Organic
• CultiMate
• GrowStream
• HydroCloner
• FlashClean
• GROROX

Products and services

• TriPart

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OligobiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner of the month. Growshop located in Bordeaux region in the communes of Yvrac and Libourne, France. Team of enthusiasts providing advice on different types of cultivation and offering overview of available materials and fertilizers.
• Growth TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK distributor located in Taunton, Somerset. Contact: 0845 430 3001. Part of global distributor network.
• Hemp TradingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish distributor located in Beniparell (Valencia). Contact: +34 961 203 787.
• Australian Hydroponic WholesalerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor located in Rockingham, Western Australia.
• TT Trade GMBHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian distributor located in Breitenwaida. Contact: +43 16165910.
• IdrogrowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor located in Carpi, MO. Contact: +39 (0)596 928 19.
• Kirishima Commerce LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese distributor located in Miyazaki. Contact: 0985-71-0670.
• GrowtradecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRussian distributor. Contact: +7 342 259 47 00.
• General Hydroponics (GH)coreTechnology or IntegrationMaxi Series and NovaMax are imported from GH in California. The TriPart concept was invented by GH in 1976. Terra Aquatica manufactures its own nutrients in France.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CANNA: Dutch specialist in hydroponic nutrients and substrates serving hobbyist and commercial growers globally. Direct overlap in core nutrient lines, coco substrates, and biostimulants, with similar ProShop/reseller distribution.
• Atami: Dutch hydroponic nutrient and biostimulant manufacturer offering mineral and organic ranges plus grow systems. Comparable product breadth and ProShop distribution model across European markets.
• Botanicare: US manufacturer of hydroponic systems (modular trays, reservoirs) and nutrient lines. Direct competitor specifically in the hydroponic hardware segment where Terra Aquatica sells CultiMate, GrowStream, and EBB&GROW.
• FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Company: US-based manufacturer of soils and liquid nutrients serving both soil and hydroponic growers. Comparable premium-brand positioning, broad substrate-plus-nutrient portfolio, and overlapping garden/hydro retail channels.
• Advanced Nutrients: North-American leader in hydroponic plant nutrition with a comparable pH-buffered, multi-part nutrient portfolio and a heavily grower-focused brand. Direct competitor for shelf space in growshops and ProShops.
• Biobizz: Dutch organic nutrient specialist competing head-on with Terra Aquatica's Pro Organic, Organic DryPart, and biostimulant lines. Closely comparable in organic positioning, European manufacturing, and ProShop channel strategy.
• General Hydroponics (GH): California-based originator of the TriPart 3-part nutrient system and a direct historical partner of Terra Aquatica (Terra Aquatica manufactures for GH and imports Maxi Series/NovaMax). Closest comparable in product range, channel structure, and end-customer base.
• House & Garden: Dutch-origin premium nutrient and booster brand sold through specialty hydroponic retailers. Highly comparable premium positioning, multi-part nutrient systems, and flowering/root boosters analogous to Pro Bloom, Pro Roots, FinalPart.
• Plagron: Dutch manufacturer of mineral and organic fertilizers, substrates, and additives for hydroponic and soil cultivation. Direct overlap across Terra Aquatica's nutrient, substrate (coco/soil), and additive product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Hawthorne Gardening Company (Scotts Miracle-Gro): Specialty subsidiary of Scotts Miracle-Gro focused on hydroponics, lighting, and CEA equipment — owns General Hydroponics. Represents the broad-incumbent threat: integrated CEA hardware + nutrient portfolio at scale that dwarfs Terra Aquatica's offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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