Facts about Fennel
The taste:
Mild, peppery, sweet, light like anise
Germination:
7 - 14 days (less if soaked)
Growth until harvest:
10 - 14 days
Nitrogen requirements:
moderate - moderate eater
pH range:
6.4 - 6.8 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.0 - 1.4 suitable fish
Size:
up to 7.5 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
recommended for 12 - 20 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 hours of exposure per day
Germination temperature:
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
31 kcal
Carbohydrates
7.3g
Proteins
1.2g
Vitamin C
12 mg
Fat
0.2g
Calcium
49 mg
Fibers
3.1g
Iron
0.7 mg
Phosphates
50 mg
Potassium
414 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 - 24 hours
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
- Moisten the seeds extensively with water atomizer or, if desired, soak the entire growing medium for 10 minutes
- Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 7 - 14 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 10 to 14 days
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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