Smart Hydroponic Fodder Cultivation And Monitoring System

🧭 Objectives

To grow barley seeds into cost-efficient, nutritious fodder for cattle — using a simple setup combined with smart monitoring technology.

⚙️ Procedure

1. Get Whole Barley (Unprocessed) Seeds
   Use unprocessed barley grains — they germinate better and produce healthier fodder.

2. Prepare the Tray
   Take a tray or basket with small holes (smaller than the seeds). The holes are essential for draining excess water to prevent mold growth.

3. Soak the Seeds
   Submerge the barley seeds in water for 10–12 hours. Add 1 teaspoon of white or cooking vinegar to the water — this helps clean the seeds and kills bacteria, mold, or bran bugs. It also triggers the germination process.

4. Drain and Spread
   After soaking, drain all the water completely and spread the seeds evenly on the tray.
   Avoid leaving any still water — stagnant water promotes mold.

5. Sunlight Exposure
   Place the tray under direct sunlight for 10–20 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.
   Don’t let the seeds dry completely — they should stay slightly damp.

6. Growth Environment
   Move the tray to a well-ventilated area with indirect sunlight. Keep the humidity moderate.

7. Watering
   Keep the seeds moist but not soaked.
   If the surface looks dry, lightly spray or sprinkle water. Too much water can cause mold.

8. Early Growth
   By Day 2 or 3, small white roots will begin to appear — a clear sign that germination has started!

🌾 Day 1 — The First Signs of Growth

After 12 hours of soaking and 24 hours of rest, here’s how the seeds looked — roots are already sprouting!

(I was too lazy to take pictures from the earlier steps 😅 — but you can clearly see the roots coming out in this one!)

📅 Day 2 — Coming Soon

That’s all for Day 1! The project is still ongoing — I’ll be sharing Day 2 updates soon as the fodder grows and the monitoring setup takes shape. 🌱

Stay tuned for more progress!!

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