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Post by Wren on Sept 8, 2014 18:22:10 GMT -5
What grain would be best for hot weather? I'm in California and would like to grow fodder in the summer. The temps range from 75˚-100˚. Presently we're having 85˚ days and around 55˚ nights. Will anything grow at these temps? Thanks.
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Post by Sprouts on Sept 11, 2014 4:44:44 GMT -5
YWren, you can grow any grain in those temp barley and black oil sunflower seeds seem to be the less problematic.
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Post by Norrie on Jan 19, 2015 18:42:47 GMT -5
Wren, I've been trying to find out this very thing. This morning I spoke to a salesman from Farm Tek where they sell everything animal. Including the Fodder Pro system and greenhouses and wind tunnels. He said they would recommend a small greenhouse for my little farm in southern end a Sacramento county, and it would need ventilation and shade cloth. So it can be done in our heat but I guess it will cost us. If you learn any different, let me know. Thanks
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Post by Sprouts on Jan 20, 2015 16:35:02 GMT -5
I would try barley I really dont see the need for a greenhouse as they increase heat and humidity which isnt what you need to grow fodder.I grow mine in a spare room, in the barn cause the breeze is great etc etc Light isnt important as fodder will grow with minimal light. Buy a small amount of barley and try a tray in your house and do trial an errors that way heres a good tray I have used before www.ebay.com/itm/Hydroponic-Seed-Fodder-Sprouting-Tray-Wheatgrass-Livestock-Supplies-/261742308203?
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