China Jy Resource Co., Ltd.
China Jy Resource Co., Ltd.

JY supplies hydroponic fodder systems for livestock farms, agricultural projects and commercial fodder production. Using soilless growing methods, the system creates a controlled environment for sprouting grains and producing fresh green fodder in trays without relying on conventional field cultivation.


A complete hydroponic fodder growing system can include fodder trays, multi-layer racks, irrigation or spraying equipment, lighting, and temperature and humidity control according to the project configuration. JY provides different system options for farms requiring anything from individual growing trays to multi-layer installations and larger commercial production systems.


Buyers planning a wider controlled-growing project can also explore JY's range of hydroponic supplies, including hydroponic systems, growing equipment and accessories for different agricultural applications. JY's main hydroponic category currently includes fodder systems alongside NFT, DWC, Dutch bucket, ebb and flow, aeroponic and container systems.


Types of Hydroponic Fodder System for Sale

  • Hydroponic Fodder Tray
    Hydroponic Fodder Tray
    Hydroponic fodder trays are the fodder planting troughs for hydroponic fodder growing, the material is durable plastic, the length is customized, the trays are put on the racks or table, and easily make the hydroponic system to grow the fodder.
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  • Multi-Layer Hydroponic Fodder System
    Multi-Layer Hydroponic Fodder System
    The multi-layer hydroponic fodder system greatly saves space and can be used indoors and outdoors or inside of hydroponic containers where is suitable for hydroponic environments. The shelves are easy to freely combine and have a width of 120cm. The length, number of layers, and height can be built according to needs.
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  • Commercial Hydroponic Fodder System
    Commercial Hydroponic Fodder System
    Hydroponic Commercial Fodder System is designed to scale from 100kg to 20,000+kg of fresh sprouts daily. All Sprouting Systems include everything needed to grow the sprouts, you just have to supply the climate controlling room and access to water and electricity.
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  • Hydroponic Microgreen System
    Hydroponic Microgreen System
    The Hydroponic Microgreen Growing System is designed to allow more sunlight to reach between each layer. Microgreen is the shoot of vegetable which is picked just after the first few true leaves have grown. As an increasing popular ingredient, local chefs will love getting fresh, beautiful microgreens available all year around.
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Hydroponic Fodder Growing Tips

  • 1kg seeds can produce about 7kg fodder

  • Seeds for producing green fodder are mainly: barley, wheat, sorghum, corn

  • Between 60 F and 75 F (15.6-24 degrees) with 40% to 80% relative humidity is the ideal environment for fodder production. It takes between 800ml to 1 liter of water to produce one kilogram of fodder.

  • After the seeds being soaked for 24 hours, they will sprout within 8-12 hours, and grow to 20-25cm high in 7 days.


Why Use a Hydroponic Fodder Production System?

Rather than making broad nutritional claims, I recommend that this section focus on operational advantages that buyers can actually evaluate.

Production Without Soil

Hydroponic fodder is grown in trays without conventional soil cultivation, making the system suitable for controlled indoor or enclosed growing environments.


Vertical Space Utilization

A multi-layer fodder growing system places multiple trays vertically, allowing more growing area to be arranged within the same floor footprint.


Controlled Growing Conditions

Temperature, humidity, irrigation and lighting can be managed according to the installation and production requirements.


Flexible Production Capacity

A farm can begin with individual trays and racks or choose a more complete commercial system when higher daily production is required.


Suitable for Different Locations

Because production does not depend directly on field soil, hydroponic fodder systems can be considered for projects where available farmland, seasonal conditions or growing space are limiting factors.


For projects that require a fully enclosed growing environment, a hydroponic container system can also be configured for fodder production. JY currently positions its container system for crops including fodder, vegetables and other controlled-environment crops. 


How to Choose a Hydroponic Fodder System

The right system should be selected according to farm requirements rather than using the same configuration for every livestock operation.


Project RequirementRecommended Solution
Individual trays or replacement traysHydroponic Fodder Tray
Limited floor spaceMulti-Layer Hydroponic Fodder System
Larger daily fodder productionCommercial Hydroponic Fodder System
Enclosed/mobile controlled growingHydroponic Container
Microgreen production rather than livestock fodderHydroponic Microgreen System

When requesting a quotation, buyers should ideally provide:

  • Target daily fresh fodder production

  • Livestock type and farm scale

  • Grain or seed to be used

  • Available production room dimensions

  • Available water supply

  • Electricity conditions

  • Local temperature and climate

  • Required automation level

  • Destination country

This information helps determine whether a simple tray-and-rack system or a more complete commercial hydroponic fodder system is appropriate.


The Hydroponic Fodder Growing Process Only Need About 7 Days from Seed to Grass for All Livestock

  • Day 1 – Soaked Grains
    Day 1 – Soaked Grains
  • Day 2 – Initial Spouting
    Day 2 – Initial Spouting
  • Day 3 – Initial Shoots
    Day 3 – Initial Shoots
  • Day 4 – Root Mat / Stern Growth
    Day 4 – Root Mat / Stern Growth
  • Day 5 – Root Mat / Stem Growth
    Day 5 – Root Mat / Stem Growth
  • Day6 – Root Mat / Stem Growth
    Day6 – Root Mat / Stem Growth
  • Day7 – Harvest Ready
    Day7 – Harvest Ready
How Does a Hydroponic Fodder System Work?

How Does a Hydroponic Fodder System Work?

A hydroponic fodder production system grows sprouted grain in shallow trays using water and controlled environmental conditions instead of soil.

The basic process begins with selecting and soaking suitable grain seeds. After germination, the seeds are distributed into fodder trays and placed on growing racks. Water or mist is supplied regularly while temperature, humidity, airflow and lighting are managed according to the growing environment.

JY's current system design incorporates components such as growing trays, lighting, temperature and humidity control, monitoring and system controls. The existing product range is designed around grains such as barley, wheat, sorghum and corn.

Actual growing time and fresh fodder output depend on seed quality, grain variety, climate control, water management and operating conditions, so production targets should be confirmed according to the individual farm project.


Hydroponic Fodder System FAQs

  • What is a hydroponic fodder system?

    A hydroponic fodder system is a soilless growing setup used to sprout grains in trays under controlled water and environmental conditions. Systems can range from simple tray-and-rack arrangements to automated commercial fodder production installations.

  • What seeds can be used for hydroponic fodder?

    Barley, wheat, sorghum and corn are the main grains used for green fodder production.

  • How long does hydroponic fodder take to grow?

    Approximately seven days from soaked grain to harvest-ready fodder under suitable conditions. The actual growing cycle can vary according to crop variety, temperature, humidity, irrigation and seed quality.

  • What is the difference between a multi-layer and commercial hydroponic fodder system?

    A multi-layer hydroponic fodder system primarily uses vertically stacked trays and racks to increase growing capacity in limited space. A commercial hydroponic fodder system is designed around larger production requirements and can include more complete environmental control and automation

  • Can the hydroponic fodder system be customized?

    System configuration can be selected according to required production capacity, available installation space and project requirements. JY's existing products include customizable tray lengths, different multi-layer rack dimensions and multiple commercial production configurations.

  • What information is needed for a hydroponic fodder system quotation?

    It is useful to provide the target daily fodder production, available room dimensions, grain type, local climate, water and electricity conditions, required automation level and destination country so the system can be matched to the project.

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