Fakten zu Leek
The taste:
Sweet onion flavor
Germination:
3 - 4 days
Growth until harvest:
10 - 12 days
Nitrogen requirements:
high - heavy feeder
pH range:
6.2 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area:
1.4 - 1.8 suitable fish
Size:
up to 7.5 cm
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 12 hours of exposure per day
Germination temperature:
23°C - 24°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
61 kcal
Carbohydrates
14 g
Proteins
1.5 g
Vitamin C
12 mg
Fat
0.3 g
Calcium
59 mg
Fibers
1.8 g
Iron
2.1 mg
Phosphates
35 mg
Magnesium
28 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)
- Very long germination, it occurs in 3 - 4 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 10 to 12 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
- The best time is when the microgreens are approx. 7 cm tall and the real leaves are small
- Leek microgreens hold their seed coat tightly, which is usually located on the tip of the stalk. They are edible but can be removed with a gentle brush before harvesting if desired
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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