? Now Hiring: Assistant Grower – Strawberries (Hydroponics/CEA) (Please follow the instructions below for ensuring your application is recieved and reviewed thoroughly) We’re building a next-generation strawberry farm near Rural Bengaluru using controlled workplace agriculture (CEA) and hydroponic systems
- and we’re looking for an Assistant Grower to drive it forward. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of plant science, operations, and team management. You’ll be working alongside the Head Agronomist and responsible for coordinating and translating crop strategy into consistent, high-quality yield at scale.
Location:
Nelamangala (Bengaluru outskirts) Type: Full-time To apply: Email your CV and a short note on your experience to
[email protected] Subject line: Assistant Grower – Strawberry Role
responsibilities:
• Own end-to-end strawberry production in a hydroponic setup (Vertical systems)
• Fine-tune climate, irrigation, and nutrition parameters (DLI, VPD, EC, pH)
• Design and execute planting schedules, harvest plans, and yield projections
• Implement and manage IPM programs with a focus on biological controls
• Lead, train, and coordinate a team of 10+ technicians with a Co-Lead and Head Agronomist
• Establish SOPs, monitor and record performance data, and deliver timely, actionable reports to the Founders and Cross-functional Leads We’re looking for someone who:
• Has 1-2 years of experience in CEA, hydroponics, or protected cultivation
• Understands crop steering, fertigation, and climate systems in depth
• Has managed on-ground farm teams in a production environment
• Is communicative, collaborative, and accountable
• Is data-oriented and comfortable making decisions from crop + system metrics
• Holds a degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field What you’ll get:
• Competitive compensation aligned to experience
• On-site accommodation
• A high-ownership role with rapid learning and growth
📌 Assistant Grower – Strawberries (Nelamangala Town)
🏢 Fragaria
📍 Nelamangala Town