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Barley

 Facts
 The taste  Mild, earthy, slightly grassy
 Germination  12 days
 Growth until harvest  7 - 9 days
 Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0  suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 1.8  suitable fish
 Size  13cm

 

Barley sprouts
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  for 12 hours 
 Soak the medium  optional 
 Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
 - Coconut soil
 - Peat-free potting soil
 - Hemp mats
 Light  at least 14 hours of exposure per day
 Germination temperature  21°C 
 Irrigation  - Flood and drain twice a day
 - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
 Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

 

 Nutritional values ​​per 100g
 Calories 345 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 73.5g
 Proteins 12.5g
 Iron 3.6 mg
 Vitamin C 0g
 Fibers  17.3g
 Sodium 122 mg
 Potassium 452 mg
 Fat 2.3g
 Calcium 33 mg

Steps of cultivation 

1. Soak the seeds in cold water for 12 hours, then drain the seeds 

2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, then moisten 

4. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place

5. Germination occurs in 1 - 2 days 

6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

7. After 7 to 9 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

Image: Green sprouts of wheat in eggshell - Professional Photog…- Flickr


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