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Lemon Balm

 Facts
 The taste  Lemon taste 
 Germination  3 - 4 days
 Growth until harvest  at least 14 days 
 Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
 pH range  5.5 - 6.5  matching plants
 Ec - area  1.0 - 1.6  suitable fish
 Size  up to 5 cm

 

Lemon balm microgreens
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  not necessary 
 Soak the medium  optional 
 Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
 - Coconut soil
 - Peat-free potting soil
 - Hemp mats
 Light  10 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 if dry 
 Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

 

 Nutritional values ​​per 100g
 Calories 40.8 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 4g
 Proteins 4g
 Iron 2 mg
 Vitamin C 40.6 mg
 Zinc 2 mg
 Sodium 20 mg
 Potassium 400 mg
 Fat 2g
 Magnesium 30 mg

Steps of cultivation

1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

3. Moisten the seeds extensively with water atomizer or, if desired, soak the entire growing medium for 10 minutes  

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

5. Very long germination, it occurs in 3 - 4 days 

6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after at least 14 days

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

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