Scotts Miracle-Gro / Hawthorne
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
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.
More Cannabis Companies in Marysville
Cannabis Laws
Products
- Gavita professional grow lights
- General Hydroponics nutrients
- Botanicare growing media and supplements
Specialties
Company Details
- Location
- Marysville, OH, United States
- Founded
- 1868
- Publicly Traded
- Yes
- Ticker
- NYSE:SMG