HidroBio, Paraguay's leading hydroponics company, has opened a state-of-the-art 1-hectare greenhouse for the continuous cultivation of high-quality hydroponic tomatoes and bell peppers. This modern facility, located in the town of Nueva Italia, 50 km southeast of Asunción, was built following the highest engineering and technology standards for vegetable farming.
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"This project is about more than just infrastructure. It is the realization of a vision for a modern, eco-efficient, and competitive Paraguayan agriculture," stated Maximiliano Samaniego, leader of HidroBio's expansion project.
"This investment strengthens HidroBio's commitment to lead the local agricultural transformation through the adoption of advanced technological solutions. The new greenhouse is a strategic move to energize the Paraguayan horticultural value chain, ensuring fresher and healthier zero-kilometer products. This initiative not only boosts competitiveness but also supports local development by creating skilled jobs and new technical training opportunities for the community," the company stated.
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High-performance engineering
HidroBio's new greenhouse features advanced technical specifications. Its multi-tunnel design, constructed entirely of galvanized steel, ensures durability and resistance to corrosion. It rests on high-strength concrete foundations and has an optimized height to enhance airflow and support healthy crop growth.
The design features an automatic ventilation system and motorized shading screens, enabling precise control of the microclimate. These technologies ensure optimal conditions for year-round production, enhancing the performance and quality of hydroponic crops.
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To ensure maximum quality and consistency in each crop, HidroBio's new greenhouse uses 100% coconut fiber slabs, made in Sri Lanka specifically for the company. This makes HidroBio a pioneer in introducing this format in Paraguay. Its advantages include improved oxygenation of the roots, better drainage, and more precise nutrient control; key factors for the success of crops in the Paraguayan climate.
© HidrobioThis highly efficient growing medium demands very precise management. That's why the company has installed a high-tech irrigation system that evenly distributes water and nutrients throughout the greenhouse. The outcome is uniform, stable, and consistent quality production, crop after crop.
Production Schedule
During the first week of August, HidroBio transplanted tomato and bell pepper seedlings, marking the beginning of the vegetative development phase in this new greenhouse. The first harvest is expected in approximately 90 days, towards the end of week 45.
The new greenhouse has an estimated capacity of 35 kg/m²/year for tomatoes and 20 kg/m²/year for bell peppers, which solidifies HidroBio as a benchmark in yields and efficiency in the hydroponic sector.
Future Vision and Replicability of the Model
HidroBio expects the success of its new greenhouse will serve as a replicable model to increase high-value local production of tomatoes and bell peppers. "What truly differentiates this type of project is the technology and the unique conditions offered by Paraguay: a climate without subzero temperatures, 100% renewable energy, a skilled workforce, abundant excellent quality water resources, and its strategic location in South America, which will be reinforced with the future consolidation of the Bioceanic Route," stated Samaniego.
Paraguay has all the necessary conditions to become the region's hydroponic horticultural, and HidroBio is ready to lead this agricultural transformation, Samaniego stated.
For more information:
Hidrobio
Leonismo Fernandino 315
110308 Fernando de la Mora
Paraguay
Tel: +41 78 974 4766
Email: [email protected]
https://linktr.ee/HidroBio
