Facts about Barley
The taste:
Mild, earthy, slightly grassy
Germination:
12 days
Growth until harvest:
7 - 9 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
6.0 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area:
1.2 - 1.8 suitable fish
Size:
13cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
for 12 hours
Soak the medium:
optional
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 14 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
345 kcal
Carbohydrates
73.5 g
Proteins
12.5 g
Iron
3.6 mg
Fibers
17.3 g
Sodium
122 mg
Potassium
452 mg
Fat
2.3 g
Calcium
33 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Soak the seeds in cold water for 12 hours, then drain the seeds
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, then moisten
- Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 1 - 2 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 7 to 9 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
