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The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by debtop(m): 10:14pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
It is commonly called mosquito fern or the super floating Organism but you should not hold that against Azolla filiculoides, a water fern that is no friend to the biting insect pests. Mosquito fern grows in moss-like mats on still water, spreading very rapidly in the temperate climates of U.S., india, and many other countries including Nigeria. The fern foliage can grow so dense that it crowds out mosquito larvae, giving the fern its common name. It also blocks sunlight from other water weeds and is used as inexpensive weed control in rice paddies in Asia. In the United States, it is a happy addition to backyard ponds with its attractive leaves and tendency to discourage algae growth. I discover Azolla by share providence on my farm. From no where, I saw this plant covering my ponds at an alarming rate, I got furious and instructed my staff to clear them away. Little did I know that God was only trying to bless and give me a further answer/ solution to my concerns on how to reduce cost of feeding livestocks. With Azolla, you can reduce your cost of feeding your birds, cows, pigs, goats, etc.... Azolla doubles in biomass every other day, and does'nt need land to do that. It simply grows without soil, and very fast.... To grow or propagate Azolla, you only need to get the male and female spurs which are not expensive at all. It can even be gotten free. 3 Likes
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Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by debtop(m): 10:21pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
debtop: Presently, we use [/b]Azolla [b] for making our fish and Rabbit feeds 2 Likes
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Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by boyisfine: 10:59pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
hi how do you mix it with feeds and where can you get it in lagos? |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by debtop(m): 11:34pm On Apr 09, 2017 |
boyisfine:Send an inbox for direction. 1 Like |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by Gidigidi3(m): 12:06am On Apr 10, 2017 |
Usages (livestock farmers take note) Using this with koudjis concentrate + palm kernel cake + brewer's spent grain (brewery waste) and a little of others, will make for a good and very cheap feed. A bag of Poultry feed now is N4200. Let somebody out there think out of d box and make money in animal husbandry. Cc pavore9 Members of the genus Azolla are utilized throughout the world for a wide variety of purposes besides its widespread uses as an ornamental in fish ponds and tanks (Lumpkin and Plucknett, 1980; 1982). A. filiculoides is used as a green manure in rice paddies, mainly in Asia, as an inhibitor of weed growth in rice cultivation in China and Vietnam (Kröck and Alkämper, 1991), and as an alternative high protein fodder for cattle, swine, poultry and fish, and possibly as an alternative food source for humans, again, mainly in Asia. It has also been used as a nitrate-rich compost which potentially increases soil organic nitrogen levels and cation exchange capacity. It is used for purification of water, removal of heavy metals (Sanyahumbi et al., 1998) and removal of nitrogen and phoshorous from wastewater (Forni et al., 2001). It has also been used variously as an ingredient in soap production, a cure for sore throats and as a control for mosquitoes in southern India as complete mats disrupt larval development (Rajendran and Reuben, 1991). 2 Likes |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by Olive27: 7:15pm On May 30, 2017 |
Hello boyisfine. Pls how do I get azolla to start up my own? |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by Olive27: 5:01pm On Jun 06, 2017 |
Hello Debtop I have read a lot about Azolla, however my problem is getting how to get the male/female sprouts. And the Phosphate to use as fertilizers. I can this this info from you for a fee. Let's talk pls 1 Like |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by Yommiefish(m): 5:07pm On Jun 06, 2017 |
I zoom you MD. |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by Tmanir: 3:26pm On Jul 02, 2017 |
Good day sir. I have read a lot about Azolla, how do I get the male and female specie to plant please. I will be willing to buy please. Thank you. debtop: |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by Saybal(m): 11:13pm On Jul 02, 2017 |
Gidigidi3:pls can I have your contact I have the concentrate I want to make feed for my broiler birds |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by K3N3TH: 10:16am On Jul 07, 2017 |
debtop:Good day I really need Azolla even if it will cost me . I stay at Ilorin |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by debtop(m): 1:18am On Jan 16, 2018 |
You can get Male and female Azolla Spurs from Bic farms concepts... Also, the super phosphate for fertilizing the water is available. 1 Like |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by Pavore9: 5:42am On Jan 16, 2018 |
Nice one there. |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by boyisfine: 12:51pm On Nov 04, 2018 |
Where can I get azolla in lagos. usua_ie@yahoo.com |
Re: The Magic Of Soilless Farming A.k.a Hydroponics Technology ( Focus On Azolla) by Horus(m): 5:29pm On May 21, 2019 |
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