Wet Duckweed: 1/2 pint (8 oz)

$18.00
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Fresh & Nutrient-Rich

Packed fresh and naturally vibrant, this ½ pint portion of wet duckweed is ideal for aquariums, ponds, or backyard animals. Sustainably harvested and rinsed clean, it's ready to feed fish, turtles, and birds—or to kickstart a living aquatic ecosystem.

  • Our wet Duckweed product is shipped in 1/2 pint PLA containers.

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Fresh & Nutrient-Rich

Packed fresh and naturally vibrant, this ½ pint portion of wet duckweed is ideal for aquariums, ponds, or backyard animals. Sustainably harvested and rinsed clean, it's ready to feed fish, turtles, and birds—or to kickstart a living aquatic ecosystem.

  • Our wet Duckweed product is shipped in 1/2 pint PLA containers.

Vibrant, Living Greens for Aquatic Life, Pets, and More

Bring your ecosystem to life with Dirks Duckweed’s freshly harvested wet duckweed, packed in an 8 oz volumetric container. Grown without pesticides and rinsed clean, this live aquatic plant is ideal for feeding, enriching, or studying. A sustainable choice for aquarists, homesteaders, educators, and eco-minded pet owners.

Product Specs

  • Duckweed Type:  WET Lemna Minor OR Spirodela Polyrhiza

  • Volume: 8 fluid ounces (container size)

  • Estimated Plant Count: 

    • Lemna Minor - 10,000+

    • Spirodela Polyrhiza - 2,000+

  • Product Net Weight: 

    • Lemna Minor - 6 oz  (170 g)

    • Spirodela Polyrhiza - 2.5 oz (70 g)

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

    • Lemna Minor - ~1 lb 10 oz (750 g)

    • Spirodela Polyrhiza -  ~1 lb 6 oz (640 g)

🌿 Uses & Benefits

  • 🐠 Aquarium & Pond Food: Highly digestible and protein-rich for fish, turtles, shrimp, and snails

  • 🐥 Poultry & Backyard Birds: Natural supplement packed with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids

  • 🐹 Small Pet Treat: Loved by rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, and rodents as a fresh snack

  • 🌾 Garden Enrichment: Adds organic matter and nitrogen when composted or used as mulch

  • 🧪 Educational Tool: Great for classrooms, science kits, or observation of aquatic plant growth and reproduction

🌱 Duckweed Species Overview

🟢 Lemna Minor (Common Duckweed)

  • Tiny, oval fronds (1–8 mm wide), usually float singly or in pairs

  • Fast-growing, favored by fish due to its small size

  • High protein content and excellent for nutrient cycling

  • Common in aquaculture and water-cleansing applications

🟢 Spirodela Polyrhiza (Greater Duckweed)

  • Larger fronds (up to 10 mm), usually cluster with visible roots

  • Denser, slower growing than Lemna Minor

  • Ideal for larger animals or as a floating habitat cover

  • Often used in phytoremediation and educational research

✅ Fresh. Natural. Sustainable.

All Dirks Duckweed products are grown in the USA using environmentally responsible methods. No chemicals. No additives. Just clean, living greens delivered right to your door.