Website:
thefragaria.com
Job details:
🍓 Now Hiring: Assistant Grower – Strawberries (Hydroponics/CEA)
We’re building a next-generation strawberry farm near Bengaluru using controlled environment 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 kavya.j@thefragaria.com
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 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
• Housing and transport support (or on-site accommodation)
• A high-ownership role with rapid learning and growth
Click on Apply to know more.