Facts about Lemon Balm
The taste
Lemon taste
Germination
3 - 4 days
Growth until harvest
at least 14 days
Nitrogen requirements
low - weak eater
pH range
5.5 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area
1.0 - 1.6 suitable fish
Size
up to 5 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds
not necessary
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
10 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 if dry
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry
Preferred system
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
40.8 kcal
Carbohydrates
4 g
Proteins
4 g
Iron
2 mg
Vitamin C
40.6 mg
Zinc
2 mg
Sodium
20 mg
Potassium
400 mg
Fat
2 g
Magnesium
30 mg
Steps of cultivation
- 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 it down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place
- Very long germination, it occurs in 3 - 4 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- The ripe microgreens can be harvested after at least 14 days
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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