Hydroserre Mirabel brings a hydroponics job force to Overton County

By Jacob Moore 

Montreal-based Hydroserre Mirabel is taking the hydroponics business by storm with a unique method of greenhouse lettuce production. Resting on floating rafts in a pool of water, Hydroserre's lettuce never touches actual soil. The nutrients usually found in soil are simply extracted from the water medium, which allows Hydroserre to harvest twenty crops a year. With the growing popularity of more compatible lettuce varieties like Boston and romaine, these Quebecois are profiting from, and perpetuating, the growing trend among consumers to select healthier produce.