Facts about Dandelion
The taste:
Slightly bitter, earthy
Germination:
2 - 3 days
Growth until harvest:
12 - 25 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
5.0 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.2 - 2.0 suitable fish
Size:
5cm
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 from germination
Germination temperature:
24°C
Irrigation:
- Flood and drain twice a day
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry
Preferred system:
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
45 kcal
Carbohydrates
9.2 g
Proteins
2.7 g
Iron
3.1 mg
Vitamin C
35 mg
Fibers
3.5 g
Sodium
76 mg
Potassium
397 mg
Fat
0.7 g
Calcium
187 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 12 to 25 days
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
