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Marysville-Based Scotts Miracle Gro Makes Unusual Aquisition

Ohio Public Radio Statehouse News Bureau

Marysville-based Scotts Miracle Gro makes products to kill weeds. But recently, a subsidiary of Scotts purchased a Dutch company that makes products which are commonly used to grow marijuana.

Earlier this month, it spent $136 million for a company that makes hydroponic products, including grow lights, which are often used to raise vegetables and plants, including marijuana, indoors.

A spokeswoman for Scotts says she did not have a spokesperson available to do an interview on the acquisition which comes as states continue to legalize marijuana for personal or medicinal use.

Ohio’s new medical marijuana program will be put in place next month.

Jo Ingles is a professional journalist who covers politics and Ohio government for the Ohio Public Radio and Television for the Ohio Public Radio and Television Statehouse News Bureau. She reports on issues of importance to Ohioans including education, legislation, politics, and life and death issues such as capital punishment.