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Buckwheat

 Facts
 The taste  Slightly sour, like salad 
 Germination  2 - 3 days
 Growth until harvest  7 - 9 days
 Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0  suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 1.6  suitable fish
 Size  7cm

 

Buckwheat microgreens
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  12 hours 
 Soak the medium  Recommended 
 Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
 - Coconut soil
 - Peat-free potting soil
 - Hemp mats
 Light  at least 12 hours of exposure per day
 Germination temperature  at least 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 343 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 71.5g
 Proteins 13.3g
 Iron 2.2 mg
 Vitamin C 0 mg
 Fibers  10g
 Sodium 1 mg
 Potassium 460 mg
 Fat 10g
 Calcium 18 mg

Steps of cultivation

1. Place the seeds in a bowl of cold water to soak for 12 hours 

2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters 

4. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer 

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

6. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days 

7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system  

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

9. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures   

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