Getting into hydroponics is an excellent idea — provided you follow the right order. Many projects fail not for technical reasons, but because they were poorly framed at the outset: the wrong land, an underestimated budget, an unsuitable crop. Here are the concrete steps to start a hydroponic greenhouse project in Tunisia, from the idea to the first harvest.
Step 1: clarify your objective
Do you want an additional income, a full-time operation, or to test a market? This objective determines the size of the greenhouse and the ambition of the project. If you are a beginner, understanding the basics is essential — start with our guide what is hydroponics.
Step 2: assess your land
Hydroponics frees you from soil quality, but not from everything. You need a location, access to water and electricity, and correct exposure. The good news: land unsuitable for conventional farming can be perfectly suitable. A site visit makes it possible to validate these points.
Step 3: choose the size of the greenhouse
Our models range from 200 m² to 1000 m², plus bespoke builds. The 200 m² greenhouse is the best-documented entry point; the 500 m² greenhouse targets production at scale. Compare them on the our hydroponic greenhouses page.
Step 4: plan for the budget and the subsidy
This is the step that changes everything. In Tunisia, the AIPIA subsidy can reduce the investment by up to −55%. Well anticipated, it makes financeable a project that seemed out of reach. We set out this lever in our article on the AIPIA subsidy, and the expected profitability is calculated in parallel.
Step 5: get trained and supported
A well-installed greenhouse must be well managed. Our training on real greenhouses makes you self-sufficient, and the three-year agronomic follow-up secures your first seasons.