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Hydroponics Fodder Tray

The Hydroponics Fodder Tray is a durable and efficient growing solution designed for modern soilless agriculture. Made from high-quality food grade PVC, this heavy-duty tray is widely used for fodder grass growing, microgreens growing, and seedling nursery applications in greenhouses and indoor farming systems.
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The Hydroponics Fodder Tray is a durable and efficient growing solution designed for modern soilless agriculture. Made from high-quality food grade PVC, this heavy-duty tray is widely used for fodder grass growing, microgreens growing, and seedling nursery applications in greenhouses and indoor farming systems.

This hydroponic Fodder Tray is specially developed for growers who need a clean, water-saving, and labor-saving solution for daily production. With a thickness of 3 mm and a service life of more than 10 years, it offers excellent durability for long-term greenhouse use. The tray can be integrated with automatic irrigation systems, metal racks, LED grow lights, water pumps, timers, and other accessories to build a complete hydroponic fodder system.

Whether you are producing fresh fodder for livestock, growing microgreens for restaurants, or starting seedlings in a controlled environment, this PVC hydroponic fodder tray provides a stable and reliable growing platform.

Hydroponics Fodder Tray

Quick Specifications

  • Product Name: Hydroponics Fodder Tray

  • Material: Food Grade PVC / UPVC

  • Size: 260 × 290 × 66 mm

  • Thickness: 3 mm

  • Length: 2.9 m / 5.8 m / Customized

  • Color: White

  • Usage: Fodder grass growing, microgreens growing, seedling starter

  • Optional Accessories: End caps, metal racks, irrigation pipes and fittings, LED grow lights, water pump and timer, hemp mat

  • Advantage: Automatic growing, labor cost saving, environmental protection

  • Life Span: More than 10 years

  • Standard: RoHS compliant


What Is a Hydroponics Fodder Tray?

A Hydroponics Fodder Tray is a specially designed tray used in soilless farming systems to grow fresh fodder, microgreens, and seedlings. Instead of using traditional soil, the tray works with a controlled irrigation method that delivers water and nutrients directly to the root zone. This method creates a cleaner growing environment, improves water efficiency, and allows faster crop cycles.

In livestock farming, hydroponic fodder trays are commonly used to produce fresh feed such as barley grass, oat grass, lucerne grass, and rye grass. In commercial indoor farming, they are also ideal for microgreens and nursery applications because they support fast germination and consistent growth.


Key Features of Hydroponics Fodder Tray

1. Food Grade PVC Material

This hydroponic fodder tray is made of premium UPVC material that complies with RoHS standards. It is environmentally friendly, heavy metal free, and suitable for agricultural growing applications where safety and durability are important.

2. Heavy-Duty Structure

With a tray thickness of 3 mm, the product is designed for repeated daily use in greenhouse and indoor farming environments. The strong structure provides excellent load-bearing performance and long-term stability.

3. Long Service Life

The tray has a life span of more than 10 years under normal greenhouse conditions. This makes it a cost-effective choice for growers who need reliable equipment for continuous production.

4. Automatic Growing Support

The Hydroponics Fodder Tray can be connected with automated irrigation systems to reduce manual operation. This helps save labor, improve management efficiency, and maintain more uniform growing conditions.

5. Flexible System Integration

It can be used together with end caps, metal racks, irrigation pipes, fittings, LED grow lights, pumps, timers, and hemp mats to build a full hydroponic fodder system for different project sizes.


Main Advantages

Save Water

Compared with traditional field planting, the hydroponic growing method can save up to 95% of irrigation water. This is especially valuable in regions with drought conditions or limited water resources.

Save Labor and Time

The automatic irrigation design reduces daily manual work. Growers can manage large numbers of trays more efficiently, which lowers labor costs and improves operational productivity.

Fast Production Cycle

The tray supports a rapid production cycle. In fodder growing applications, seeds can develop from soaked grain to fresh feed in about 7 days, allowing daily harvest and continuous feed supply.

Maximize Space and Yield

With multi-level rack systems, growers can use vertical space more effectively. This allows much higher production output per square meter compared with traditional horizontal growing methods.

Cleaner and More Controlled Growing

Because it is a soilless system, the growing environment is cleaner, easier to manage, and less dependent on weather or field conditions. This improves consistency and reduces contamination risks.

Hydroponics Fodder Tray

Applications

This Hydroponics Fodder Tray is suitable for a wide range of agricultural and commercial applications:

  • Fodder grass growing for livestock feed

  • Microgreens growing for restaurants, retailers, and local markets

  • Seedling nursery for vegetables and herbs

  • Indoor vertical farming systems

  • Greenhouse soilless cultivation projects

  • Automated fresh feed production systems

Common crops include:

  • Barley grass

  • Oat grass

  • Lucerne grass

  • Rye grass

  • Microgreens

  • Vegetable seedlings

  • Herb seedlings


Best Design for Microgreens and Fodder Grass

This tray is specially designed for high-efficiency production of microgreens and fodder grass. The multi-layer growing structure allows more sunlight to reach between each level, and there is enough space to add artificial lighting above the trays when needed.

For example, with 5 levels per rack and 4 channels per level, a single rack system can provide 20 growing channels, allowing growers to harvest a full channel several times per week. This makes it ideal for year-round fresh microgreen production and commercial hydroponic fodder operations.

The tray is also an excellent solution for farmers who want to produce fresh green feed quickly. Different varieties of fodder grass, including barley, oat, lucerne, and rye, can be grown within a short cycle using only seed and water, without fertilizers or hormones.


Production Cycle of Hydroponic Fodder Tray System

Day 1

Pre-soaked grains are evenly spread in the tray and stacked on shelves for the initial germination stage.

Day 2

Seeds begin to sprout roots and shoots after being soaked for around 24 hours before planting.

Day 4

Strong root bed development takes place. A healthy root mass forms a tight carpet structure that lifts the seed and shoot from the tray.

Day 6

The root bed is nearly fully developed, and shoot growth becomes faster. At this stage, the shoots usually reach around 1–2 inches in height.

Day 7

The tray is ready for harvest. Shoots can reach around 8–10 inches in height, and the full mat is suitable for livestock feeding or further processing.

This fast cycle makes the Hydroponics Fodder Tray a practical solution for daily fresh fodder production.


Why Choose Our Hydroponics Fodder Tray?

Reliable Material Quality

We use top-grade food-grade PVC to ensure durability, environmental safety, and long-term performance.

Professional Growing Solution

Our tray is designed for commercial hydroponic use, not just simple nursery applications. It supports automated growing, vertical farming, and large-scale fodder production.

Flexible Customization

Standard sizes and lengths are available, and customized solutions can be offered according to greenhouse structure and project requirements.

Complete System Supply

In addition to the tray itself, we can also provide related accessories such as metal racks, pipes, fittings, LED lights, pumps, and timers for a complete growing system.

Suitable for Different Markets

This product is suitable for livestock farms, greenhouse growers, indoor farming projects, microgreen suppliers, and seedling producers.


FAQ

What is a Hydroponics Fodder Tray used for?

A Hydroponics Fodder Tray is mainly used for growing fodder grass, microgreens, and seedlings in a clean and controlled soilless growing system.

What material is the tray made of?

The tray is made from food grade PVC / UPVC, which is environmentally friendly, heavy metal free, and compliant with RoHS standards.

How long does the tray last?

Under normal greenhouse use, the tray can last for more than 10 years.

Can this tray be used in an automatic system?

Yes. It can be integrated with automatic irrigation, pumps, timers, LED lights, and metal racks to form a complete hydroponic growing system.

What crops can be grown in this tray?

It is suitable for fodder grass, microgreens, seedlings, barley, oat grass, lucerne grass, rye grass, herbs, and nursery plants.

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