Growing the Future in Concrete

Hydroponics

Turning a Decommissioned Missile Base into a Hydroponic Farm

Could a Historical Missile Site Support a Modern Community?

That’s precisely what forward-thinking buyers are exploring with the Washington Missile Base. Beneath reinforced blast doors and thick concrete walls lies an opportunity, over 15,000 square feet of secure underground space, ready for reinvention. One of the most promising ideas? Organic, Hydroponic farming. An incredible business opportunity is ready for launch!

Why Hydroponics Fits This Space Perfectly

Hydroponics, the practice of growing plants in water rather than soil, has gained popularity nationwide. In repurposed buildings from warehouses to shipping containers, urban growers are producing fresh food in unlikely places. Now, it’s time to go underground.

This Space is Ideal for a Controlled Indoor Farm

  • You control the environment: No pests, no harsh seasons, no droughts.
  • You save space: Vertical racks let you grow more in less square footage.
  • You use less water: Up to 90% less than traditional soil-based farming.
  • You harvest faster: Many crops grow twice as fast and yield more.
  • You grow all year round: Sunlight or snow, it doesn’t matter.

Others Are Already Proving it Works

The Lowline Lab in New York repurposed an abandoned underground trolley terminal into a subterranean greenhouse. They’re experimenting with solar light tunnels to grow edible plants underground. Also, the USDA may be able to assist in exploring their resources through this article on a small farm in Pasco, Washington, which collaborates with the NRCS-WA to increase crop yields.

Growing Underground in London transformed WWII bomb shelters into thriving hydroponic farms. They produce hundreds of thousands of microgreens year-round under LED lights, supply major retailers and restaurants, and even welcome public tours The underground vegetable farm thriving in wartime bunkers below London | Euronews

Now imagine your project inside the Sprague, Washington site—just off I-90 near Spokane.

Most Profitable Hydroponic Plants:

  • Chives…They are easy to grow, and they are a natural insect repellent
  • Ginseng
  • Dill
  • Basil
  • Cilantro
  • Strawberries
  • Tomatoes

What It Takes to Get Started:

  1. Evaluate the base: This one is dry, reinforced, and already accessible, making it ideal for hydro setups.
  2. Design your system: Select vertical towers, trays, or deep-water tanks based on your crop and objectives.
  3. Install grow lights and climate control: LED lights, HVAC systems, and humidity control ensure consistent results.
  4. Choose crops with demand: Leafy greens, herbs, berries, and microgreens thrive indoors.
  5. Go renewable: Solar, geothermal (with a brand-new heat pump ready for installation), or wind energy helps keep operating costs down and sustainability high.

It’s More Than Just Organic Farming. It’s a Business, a Brand, and a Movement!

Owning and operating an underground or above-ground hydroponic farm with this type of property gives you:

  • Proximity to suppliers: Spokane and Seattle
  • Community reach: Supply to local restaurants, schools, food co-ops, or farmers markets.
  • Educational potential: Offer tours, workshops, or STEM programs that tie agriculture and history together.
  • Investment upside: Indoor farming is experiencing significant growth. Similarly, the market for secure, private-use land is also in demand.
  • Repurpose: The reuse of military infrastructure and water-saving agricultural technology is a powerful narrative for securing funding, grants, or PR.
  • A One-of-a-Kind Location, Already Turning Heads

The Washington Missile Base has already been featured in the Seattle Times, Realtor.com, and 4 News Now, with YouTube tours generating thousands of views. Interest is coming from tech entrepreneurs, privacy-conscious buyers, and forward-looking agricultural developers. Explore the listing: www.washingtonmissilebase.com Video tour on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@washingtonmissilebase

Or reach out directly to ask questions. This isn’t just another piece of land; it’s a chance to grow something genuinely different. By the way, you can also grow above ground as the climate is perfect for greenhouses, as the area receives an average of 205 days of sunshine.