Operation Video of Hydroponic Fodder System

[@CaptChrisWade]

What is the bleach for?

[@thembandaba9021]

I heard it helps prevent mold growth

[@CaptChrisWade]

@@thembandaba9021 - 1 cup to 5 gallons gives a very high ppm. One cap full to about that much will give a sanitation level in other industries- such as hospitality.

[@elwitkauesa4148]

I think that the bleach is mainly used to chemically peel off the protective coat on the seedlings during the soaking stage. So every watering period rinse the bleach out in the coming days. But that makes me very uncomfortable since the biology of the bleach will seep through to the fodder. Not sure but ultrasonic bath might do the trick... Mechanical physics vs biological physics in oder to achieve the same outcome.

[@Naturehydro-FodderSystem]

I apologize for getting back to you so late. My response to your question is below and I hope it helps. In hydroponic forage production, the seed is usually soaked in a diluted bleach solution to prevent mold growth and reduce contamination. Due to the warm and humid environment of hydroponics, molds can easily grow, and bleach (usually a 1% solution of sodium hypochlorite) effectively kills any bacteria, fungi, or other pathogens that may be present on the surface of the seed, thus ensuring that the seed germinates in a clean environment. This treatment also helps to improve germination rates because it eliminates harmful microorganisms that may prevent the seed from germinating or lead to mold growth that can affect the quality of the overall forage. After the seeds have been soaked in bleach, they need to be rinsed thoroughly with water to remove any residual chemicals before moving on to the growing stage of hydroponics. Again, my apologies to you.