Jain Irrigation developed a hydroponic green fodder unit, a low-cost controlled structure made of PVC pipe, bamboo or GI pipes, for soilless growing of fodder such as maize, wheat, oat and bajra. Soilless growth of the seeds in 8-9 days produces 9-10 kg of fodder from 1 kg of seeds. Seeds are soaked for 24-48 hours, wrapped in a gunny bag for germination, spread in trays and sprayed with water through foggers at continuous intervals for 6-7 days.

Key features

• Soilless hydroponic technology
• Grows more fodder in lesser area and lesser time
• 9-10 kg of fodder from 1 kg of seeds in 8-9 days
• Low cost structure of PVC pipe, bamboo or GI pipes
• Water sprayed through foggers at continuous intervals

Applications

• Green fodder for animal husbandry and dairy
• Growing maize, wheat, oat, bajra in a controlled structure

Specifications

Fodder Yield: 9-10 kg from 1 kg of seeds | Growing Time: 8-9 days | Seed Soaking: 24-48 hours in water, then wrapped in gunny bag for germination | Fogger Spraying: 6-7 days at continuous intervals | Structure Material: PVC pipe, bamboo or GI pipes