Facts - Dill
The taste:
Spicy, aromatic, grassy
Germination:
4 - 5 days (less if soaked)
Growth until harvest:
12 - 15 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
5.5 - 6.4 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.0 - 1.6 suitable fish
Size:
up to 12.5 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
recommended for 4 hours
Soak the medium:
optional
Growth medium:
- Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
Light:
12 to 14 hours of exposure per day
Germination temperature:
approx. 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
43 kcal
Carbohydrates
7g
Proteins
3.5g
Vitamin C
85 mg
Fat
1.12g
Calcium
208 mg
Fibers
2.1g
Iron
6.5 mg
Phosphates
66 mg
Magnesium
55 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 4 hours
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
- Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer
- Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 4 - 5 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 12 to 15 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
Picture: https://www.hippopx.com/en/dill-spices-seedlings-rostock-garden-vegetable-garden-grass-185246
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