Simple living in New Mexico...

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Hydroponics In the Garage

 Hopefully this system will allow us to maximize livestock production on our little farm.  This is just in the starting phase. (All of this takes a while if you don't want to go into big debt starting out.)  We have this in our garage and are going to be experimenting with it to feed our animals.  We are using barley seeds to start out with.  The temperature has to be controlled and we have to have very good sanitation to prevent mold.  The barley sprouts over a 7 day period.  Each day you soak more grain and begin a new tray.    One pound of seed is converted to about 8 pounds of feed.  (Numbers vary with the seed you use and how long you soak it.)


This is the Mini-Fodder-System from FarmTek

Barley after 1 day in the tray....

Where the water comes through...

Where the water drains out, and the control box...

Stay tuned for progress!

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