{"product_id":"barley-seed-fodder-or-microgreens-5kg","title":"Barley Seed - Fodder or Microgreens - 5Kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBarley seeds can be used for human or animal consumption and is very nutritious and packed with vitamins and minerals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMany people grow fodder for their animals, such as cattle, horses, goats, sheep, chickens... and even your cat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou can grow Barley in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myaquaponics.co.za\/fodder-grass-growing-tray-4mm-holes\/\"\u003efodder trays\u003c\/a\u003e, or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myaquaponics.co.za\/professional-microgreens-tray-with-holes-30mm-deep\/\"\u003eprofessional microgreens trays\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRecommended Growing method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSoak two cups of barley seed overnight in water with a cap full of vinegar or hydrogen peroxide. The vinegar\/hydrogen peroxide helps to stunt mould growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSpread out the seeds in one of our fodder trays or microgreens trays so it covers the bottom of the tray evenly. Trays should have drainage holes to prevent excess water accumulating in the tray, which could lead to mould.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eUse a mister to water 2-3 times a day, making sure that the seeds are moist and not soaked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou can cover the tray with another tray or other cover during the first 3-4 days. Introduce light after the 4th day so fodder turns green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBarley seeds germinate very quickly in a room-temperature environment and you should be able to harvest within 7-9 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou can now feed the whole fodder including roots to your animals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MyAquaponics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49092364665067,"sku":"BARLEY-5","price":220.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/8100\/8107\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2025-08-27_at_14.13.42_-_Edited__44409.1756711671.1280.1280.jpg?v=1784730992","url":"https:\/\/myaquaponics.co.za\/products\/barley-seed-fodder-or-microgreens-5kg","provider":"Myaquaponics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}