Facts about Clover
The taste:
Mild, nutty, sweet, fresh
Germination:
2 - 3 days
Growth until harvest:
8 - 12 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
6.2 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.2 - 2.4 suitable fish
Size:
up to 5 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:
21°C
Irrigation:
- Flood and drain twice a day, spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
Preferred system:
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
29 kcal
Carbohydrates
3.53g
Proteins
3.5g
Vitamin C
7.1 mg
Fat
0.59g
Calcium
24 mg
Fibers
2.4g
Iron
0.85 mg
Steps of cultivation
- 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 - 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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