Sunflower
| Facts |
| The taste |
Sweet, nutty |
| Germination |
2 - 4 days |
| Growth until harvest |
8 - 14 days |
| Nitrogen requirements |
high - heavy feeder |
| pH range |
5.5 - 6.8 |
| Ec - area |
1.2 - 1.6 |
| Size |
8cm |
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| Cultivation |
| Soaking the seeds |
for 24 hours |
| Soak the medium |
optional |
| Growth medium |
- Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats |
| Light |
12 - 18 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 |
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| Nutritional values per 100g |
| Calories |
28 kcal |
| Carbohydrates |
4.4g |
| Proteins |
2.2g |
| Vitamin A |
79.6 mg |
| Vitamin C |
6.6 mg |
| Fibers |
2.2g |
| Iron |
15.9 mg |
| Calcium |
88 mg |
| Magnesium |
66 mg |
| Phosphates |
66 mg |
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Steps of cultivation
1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten
3. Cover with any cover and weigh down (max. 2 kg)
4. Germination occurs in 2 - 4 days
5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
6. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 14 days
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