Facts about Basil
The taste:
Strong, spicy, slightly bitter
germination:
2 - 3 days
Growth until harvest:
up to 25 days
Nitrogen requirements:
high - heavy feeder
pH range:
5.5 - 6 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.0 - 1.6 suitable fish
Size:
up to 7 cm
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:
23°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
2.65 g
Fibers
1.6 g
Calcium
177 mg
Iron
3.17 mg
Vitamin B complex
1.25 mg
Vitamin C
20 mg
Potassium
295 mg
Magnesium
64 mg
Sodium
4 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
- Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer
- Cover with any cover and weigh it down (e.g. two bricks)
- Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After about 20 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
