GROWART

What Seed Is Best For Fodder?

I used a bunch of different kinds when I first started, such as sunflower seeds, different bird seeds, etc. The best luck I had was with wheatgrass seed, the second best was barley seeds. Often I mix them together for a nice combination. Wheat grows a great root mat (the white root system at the bottom). Barley roots aren’t as big but the blade of the grass is bigger than the wheat. The critters like them both.

How long does it take to grow fodder?

From seed to feed is generally a total of seven days. A couple of variables will play a role in your fodder development such as your pre-soak, the type of seed you use, how often you water it, and even the temperature. As we mention under ‘tips’, try to start a new batch of seeds every three days so you always have a fresh supply for your critters.

It really isn’t complicated,  just grow it in a tray with holes in the bottom.  Rinse it twice a day and put it in a window for the sun. From start to finish, you’ll usually have the above tray in 7 days.