Thyme
| Facts |
| The taste |
Earthy, herbal flavor |
| Germination |
8 - 20 days |
| Growth until harvest |
25 - 35 days |
| Nitrogen requirements |
low - weak eater |
| pH range |
5.5 - 7.0 |
| Ec - area |
0.8 - 1.6 |
| Size |
5cm |
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| Cultivation |
| Soaking the seeds |
not necessary |
| Soak the medium |
not necessary |
| 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 |
23°C - 24°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 |
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| Nutritional values per 100g |
| Calories |
101 kcal |
| Carbohydrates |
24.5g |
| Proteins |
5.6g |
| Iron |
17.5 mg |
| Vitamin C |
160.1 mg |
| Fibers |
14g |
| Sodium |
9 mg |
| Potassium |
609 mg |
| Fat |
1.7g |
| Calcium |
405 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 and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone)
4. Very long germination, it occurs in 8 - 20 days
5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
6. After 25 to 35 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
7. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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