Asparagus
| 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 |
| Ec - area |
1.2 - 2.0 |
| Size |
up to 15 cm |
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| 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 |
| Light |
at least 12 hours of exposure per day from
germination |
| 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 |
16 kcal |
| Carbohydrates |
2.4g |
| Proteins |
1.6g |
| Iron |
0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C |
11.8 mg |
| Fibers |
0.8g |
| Sodium |
283 mg |
| Potassium |
80 mg |
| Fat |
0g |
| Calcium |
0.3 mg |
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Steps of cultivation
1. Soak seeds in cold water for 4 to 8 hours, then drain seeds
2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten
4. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone)
5. Germination occurs in 2 to 5 days
6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 20 to 24 days
8. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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