Cress
| Facts |
| 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 |
| Ec - area |
1.2 - 2.4 |
| Size |
9cm |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Preferred system |
Ebb - flood systems |
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| 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 |
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Cultivation steps
1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
3. Cover with any cover and weigh it down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place
4. Germination occurs in 3 - 4 days
5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
6. 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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