Facts about Brussels Sprouts
The taste:
Slightly peppery, fresh
Germination:
2 - 3 days
Growth until harvest:
8 - 12 days
Nitrogen requirements:
high - heavy feeder
pH range:
6.5 - 7.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
2.5 - 3.0 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 10 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 (Raw)
Calories
43 kcal
Carbohydrates
9 g
Protein
3.4 g
Total Fat
0.3 g
Dietary Fiber
3.8 g
Sugars
2.2 g
Vitamin C
85 mg 94% DV
Vitamin K
177 μg 148% DV
Folate
61 μg 15% DV
Potassium
389 mg
Calcium
42 mg
Iron
1.4 mg
Sodium
25 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
- Moisten the seeds extensively with water
- Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. 2 kg), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 12 days
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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