Facts about Amaranth
The taste:
Sweet. mild, similar to mustard
Germination:
2 - 3 days
Growth until harvest:
10 - 15 days
Nitrogen requirements:
moderate - moderate eater
pH range:
5.5 - 7 matching plants
Ec - area:
0.8 - 1.6 suitable fish
Size:
7cm
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
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
Light:
at least 12 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
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
Preferred system:
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
23 kcal
Carbohydrates
4g
Proteins
2.5g
Vitamin A
100 mcg
Vitamin C
50 mcg
Vitamin K
17 mcg
Folic acid
21% daily needs
Calcium
17% daily needs
Iron
13% daily needs
Phosphates
4% daily as needed
Steps of cultivation
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
- Cover with any cover and weigh down lightly (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 10 to 15 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
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