Facts about Cress
The taste:
Bittersweet, slightly peppery
Germination:
3 - 4 days
Growth until harvest:
8 - 12 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
6.0 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.2 - 2.4 suitable fish
Size:
9cm
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 6 hours of exposure per day
Germination temperature:
21°C
Irrigation:
- Flood and drain twice a day, keep the growth medium dry
- 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
134 kcal
Carbohydrates
5.5g
Proteins
2.2g
Fibers
1.1g
Iron
1.3 mg
Calcium
81 mg
Vitamin C
69 mg
Vitamin B6
0.25 mg
Magnesium
38 mg
Vitamin E
0.7 mg
Cultivation steps
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
- Cover with any cover and weigh it down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 3 - 4 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 8 to 12 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested; the microgreens should be completely dry. Any contact with water drastically reduces the shelf life.
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