Facts about Orach
The taste:
Spinach, earthy, mild
Germination:
3 - 5 days
Growth until harvest:
12 - 16 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
5.5 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
0.8 - 1.5 suitable fish
Size:
5cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
for 8 to 12 hours
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 12 hours of exposure per day
Germination temperature:
at least 21°C
Irrigation:
- Flood and drain twice a day
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
Preferred system:
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
26 kcal
Carbohydrates
3g
Proteins
2.3g
Fat
0.3g
Steps of cultivation
- Soak the seeds in cold water for 8 to 12 hours and then drain
- 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 3 - 5 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 12 to 16 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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