Facts
The taste
Mild, slightly bittersweet, delicate
Germination
2 - 5 days
Growth until harvest
20 - 24 days
Nitrogen requirements
high - heavy feeder
pH range
5.8 - 6.3 matching plants
Ec - area
1.2 - 2.0 suitable fish
Size
up to 15 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds
For 4 to 8 hours
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 from
germination
germination
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 (Raw Asparagus Microgreens)
Calories
22 kcal
Carbohydrates
3.9 g
Protein
2.2 g
Total Fat
0.2 g
Dietary Fiber
2.1 g
Vitamin K
41.6 μg 35% DV
Vitamin C
5.6 mg 6% DV
Vitamin A
38 μg 4% DV
Vitamin E
1.1 mg 7% DV
Folate (B9)
52 μg 13% DV
Iron
2.1 mg 12% DV
Calcium
24 mg 2% DV
Potassium
202 mg 4% DV
Magnesium
14 mg 3% DV
Phosphorus
52 mg 4% DV
Steps of cultivation
- Soak seeds in cold water for 4 to 8 hours, then drain seeds
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten
- Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone)
- Germination occurs in 2 to 5 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 20 to 24 days
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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