Facts about Marjoram
The taste:
Like oregano, mild, sweet, slightly bitter
Germination:
2 - 3 days
Growth until harvest:
10 - 14 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
6.0 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.6 - 2.0 suitable fish
Size:
10 centimeters
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:
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
271 kcal
Carbohydrates
60.6 g
Proteins
12.7 g
Iron
82.7 mg
Vitamin C
51.4 mg
Fibers
40.3 g
Sodium
77 mg
Potassium
1522 mg
Fat
7 g
Calcium
1990 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
- Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer
- Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 2 - 3 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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