Oasis in the desert…

Founded in 2006 by two brothers, John and Tom Blount, Nevada Naturals offers hydroponic produce to local consumers. The two brothers began their hydroponics business after leaving the restaurant business. They currently have 2 greenhouses and are preparing for four.

Growing many varieties of plants from wild Japanese spinach to merlot lettuce and bronze fennel, even a variety of mint that tastes like mint chocolate. With more than 50 types of plants the brothers pull in about 200 pounds of produce per day.

They are strong believers in hydroponics, their gardens use less water, less land, and no pesticides, and because they are grown closer to market, less fuel to reach their final destination.
Currently they are getting good results in the dry desert climate with ebb and flow in their current green houses, with the third to be used for a new water culture system, and the fourth to be dedicated to aeroponics, where plant roots are misted with nutrients.

Around the world hydroponics has taken off – Australia, Israel, and the Netherlands being the leaders, while the US is lagging behind. “farmers tend to keep on doing what they’ve been doing for generations,” Tom Blount said.