Scotts Miracle-Gro / Hawthorne

Marysville, OH, United StatesFounded 1868

Producer & Grower NYSE: SMG www.scotts.com

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About Scotts Miracle-Gro / Hawthorne

Scotts Miracle-Gro is a major lawn and garden company whose Hawthorne Gardening subsidiary became one of the largest suppliers to the cannabis cultivation industry. Hawthorne provides lighting, nutrients, growing media, and other supplies to commercial cannabis growers through brands like Gavita, General Hydroponics, and Botanicare. The company is the largest publicly traded provider of cannabis cultivation supplies.

Key Facts

1Hawthorne Gardening subsidiary generated over $1 billion in annual revenue at peak
2Gavita is the leading professional grow light brand in commercial cannabis
3Traded on NYSE under SMG, providing mainstream cannabis sector exposure
4General Hydroponics is one of the most trusted nutrient brands among cannabis growers

Latest News

SMG Stock Analysis: Hydroponics Giant Eyes Cannabis Market Recovery

11d ago

Scotts Miracle-Gro's cannabis exposure through hydroponics positions it for sector rebound as cultivation demand stabilizes.

Scotts Miracle-Gro Cannabis Exposure Creates Investment Risk

11d ago

CNBC's Jim Cramer labels SMG too risky amid cannabis market volatility and regulatory uncertainty impacting the lawn care giant's hydroponics division.

Scotts Miracle-Gro Surges 7.6% on Cannabis Pivot Momentum

13d ago

SMG climbs to $62.21 amid renewed investor confidence in cannabis ancillary operations and spring gardening season demand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the relationship between Scotts and Hawthorne?

Hawthorne Gardening is a subsidiary of Scotts Miracle-Gro that focuses on supplies for cannabis and specialty crop cultivation. It operates brands like Gavita, General Hydroponics, and Botanicare that are widely used by cannabis growers.

Why did Scotts invest in cannabis supplies?

Scotts CEO Jim Hagedorn recognized the growth potential of legal cannabis cultivation and built Hawthorne through acquisitions of leading hydroponic and lighting brands, creating a cannabis-adjacent business within the traditional lawn and garden company.