Housing Hydroponics Trays The hydroponic installation needs to be housed in a simple facility that will allow for a semi-controlled environment for better fodder growth. The following are the basic environmental requirements for best fodder growth: 1. Ideal temperature for growth is 19 - 22 °C ; 2. The trays should never be exposed to direct sunlight, strong wind and heavy rain. The housing can be made of inexpensive locally available materials; • Inexpensive and durable plastic sheeting can be applied to further prevent exposure to wind, direct sunlight and rain. It will also slightly increase the humidity inside the hydroponic facility which is desirable in low humidity environment; • The facility floor must be solid (compacted earth, concrete, cobblestone or similar). The floor needs to allow for easy drainage of excess water coming from either the hydroponic installation or the water used for washing the trays, soaking the seeds, etc.; •
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