Dry Duckweed: 1 pint (16 oz)

$26.50
Sold Out

Lightweight & Long-Lasting

This 1 pint container of dried duckweed is a compact, shelf-stable source of high-protein nutrition for fish, small animals, or poultry. Rehydrates quickly and stores easily—perfect for regular feeding or adding to compost and garden soil.

  • Our dry Duckweed product is shipped in 1 pint PLA containers.

Type:

Lightweight & Long-Lasting

This 1 pint container of dried duckweed is a compact, shelf-stable source of high-protein nutrition for fish, small animals, or poultry. Rehydrates quickly and stores easily—perfect for regular feeding or adding to compost and garden soil.

  • Our dry Duckweed product is shipped in 1 pint PLA containers.

Natural Nutrition for Fish, Small Animals, and More

Dirks Duckweed offers premium dried duckweed in a convenient 16 oz volumetric container, sustainably harvested and dried to preserve its high nutritional value. This eco-friendly superfood is ideal for aquarium fish, turtles, poultry, small mammals, and even compost or soil enrichment.

Product Specs

  • Duckweed Type:  DRY Lemna Minor OR Spirodela Polyrhiza

  • Volume: 16 fluid ounces (container size)

  • Estimated Plant Count: 

    • Lemna Minor - 50,000+

    • Spirodela Polyrhiza - 5,000+

  • Product Net Weight: 

    • Lemna Minor - 2.5 oz (70 g)

    • Spirodela Polyrhiza - 0.6 oz (17 g)

  • Container Dimensions: 6 ¾” X 5 ½” X 3 ¼”

    • Lemna Minor - 6 oz (170)

    • Spirodela Polyrhiza -  6 oz (170)

Uses & Benefits

  • ✅ Aquatic Pet Food: Excellent protein-rich food source for goldfish, koi, bettas, tilapia, shrimp, snails, and turtles.

  • ✅ Poultry Feed Supplement: Nutrient-dense, easily digestible, and a sustainable feed additive.

  • ✅ Small Animal Treat: Loved by gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, and guinea pigs for occasional snacking.

  • ✅ Soil Enrichment: Adds nitrogen and organic matter when composted or tilled into garden beds.

  • ✅ Educational Use: Perfect for classrooms or science kits to study aquatic plant life in both dried and rehydrated form.

Species Breakdown

🟢 Lemna Minor (Common Duckweed):

  • Small, single-frond plants (1–8 mm across)

  • Reproduces rapidly; floats singly or in pairs

  • Preferred by fish due to smaller size

  • High protein content and very fast rehydration

  • Often used in aquaculture and bio-remediation

🟢 Spirodela Polyrhiza (Greater Duckweed):

  • Larger, multi-frond plants (up to 10 mm)

  • Slightly slower growing but denser and heavier

  • Contains visible rootlets (up to 7 roots per plant)

  • May be easier to handle and dose for larger animals

  • Often used in water filtration and wastewater treatment projects

🌱 Sustainably Grown & Harvested in the USA

Dirks Duckweed is committed to eco-friendly farming and minimal processing. Our dried duckweed retains its natural green hue and is free from additives, preservatives, and artificial dyes.

    • Net Weight: ~2.5oz (70g)

    • Volume: 16 ounces (container size)

    • Estimated Plant Count: 50,000+

    • Packaging Dimensions: 6 ¾” X 5 ½” X 3 ¼”, 6 oz (170)

    • Duckweed Type: Contains Lemna Minor

    • Net Weight: ~0.6oz (17g)

    • Volume: 16 ounces (container size)

    • Estimated Plant Count: 5,000+

    • Packaging Dimensions: 6 ¾” X 5 ½” X 3 ¼”, 6 oz (170)

    • Duckweed Type: Contains Lemna Minor