Our high quality fodder tray is used as an animal feed and can be produced in great numbers within 7 days from seed to grass for all livestock & even quicker with Co2 added. Various varieties of grass fodder include, but are not limited to, barley, oat grass, lucerne grass, rye grass or whatever grass one wishes to grow in ones country.
Hydroponic fodder system also allows for the exclusion of chemicals like pesticides and herbicides because the plants are in a more protected growing environment making for a totally green and sustainable way to produce feed – an important factor for farmers trying to meet the demands of consumers who are increasingly seeking non-GMO products.
The principle of a hydroponic fodder system is simple: whole grains are soaked, then watered and sprouted in shallow trays. The seeds will usually sprout within 24 hours and within 5-8 days produce a 6- to 8-inch high grass mat. At the end of the growing period the fodder is fed to livestock as a supplement in the same way that hay and silage are currently.
The system can be as complex and large as a commercial system with hundreds of feet of linked channels and a timed watering system that can generate tons of fodder each day, or as simple as a small micro unit that can be customized to any space for a homesteader to sprout seed for small livestock or backyard chickens. Barley is the most commonly grown forage because it usually gives the best yield of nutrients.
Four Type of the Hydroponic microgreen trays sprouting barley fodder growing systems:
| Type | Daily Output | Each Layer | Size(L,W,H) |
| 1.5-4 System | 25kgs | 4 channels (4 layers) | 1.5x1.2x1.2m |
| 2-4 System | 35kgs | 4 channels (4 layers) | 2x1.2x1.2m |
| 3-5 System | 60kgs | 4 channels (5 layers) | 3x1.2x1.5m |
| 4-6 System | 100kgs | 4 channels (6 layers) | 4x1.2x1.8m |
Basic Architecture of Hydroponic microgreen trays sprouting barley fodder growing systems:
The Features of the high quality fodder tray:
• 7-day cycle lets you produce nutrient-rich fodder daily for just pennies a pound.
• Water-saving nutrient film technique watering regimen eliminates the need for overhead watering and reduces humidity levels that may promote fungus and mold growth.
• UV-stabilized, NSF-quality PVC growing channels are supported by galvanized framing.
• Connect multiple systems to achieve higher yields of 500, 1,000 or 2,000 lbs. of fodder per day with our Multi-Unit Adapter Kit.
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