How to Grow Duckweed

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a container that is wide

   It doesn't have to be very deep, but make sure it can hold at least five inches of liquid. , It should be noted that duckweed will survive with plain tap water, but it won't grow as well. , A small amount of well decayed plant material can also be placed in the water to fertilize it, but it will be less effective., The surface of the water just needs to be broken/agitated in order to bring in oxygen., If you get the plant from outdoors, make sure you do not collect it from contaminated water.
   
   Rinse the duckweed in some warm water to clean it., Leave empty space on the water's surface so that when the duckweed grows, there will be room to fit new leaves.
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   Step 2: and clear.

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   Step 3: Fill it with at least three inches of warm water that is dechlorinated (rain/well water or water treated with water conditioner for fish).

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   Step 4: If using

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   Step 5: apply aquatic plant fertilizer according to the instructions.

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   Step 6: Stir briskly or shake the container to aerate the water a bit.

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   Step 7: Add duckweed from ponds or ones you've bought online to the container.

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   Step 8: Spread out the duckweed on the surface of the water so that the tiny leaves do not stack on top of each other.

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