Endive
| Facts |
| The taste |
Bitter, like full-grown endives |
| Germination |
2 - 3 days |
| Growth until harvest |
8 - 15 days |
| Nitrogen requirements |
moderate - moderate eater |
| pH range |
5.5 |
| Ec - area |
2.0 - 2.4 |
| Size |
7cm |
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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 12 hours of exposure per day, light 45 - 60 cm away from plants |
| Germination temperature |
21°C |
| Irrigation |
- Flood and drain twice a day
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry |
| Preferred system |
Ebb - flood systems |
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| Nutritional values per 100g |
| Calories |
17 kcal |
| Carbohydrates |
3.4g |
| Proteins |
1.3g |
| Sodium |
22 mg |
| Vitamin C |
5.5 mg |
| Vitamin B |
0.08 mg |
| Potassium |
314 mg |
| Calcium |
52 mg |
| Iron |
0.8 mg |
| Magenesium |
15 mg |
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Steps of cultivation
1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten
3. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone)
4. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
6. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 15 days
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