Facts about Mustartd Cress
The taste
Mild, spicy, similar to washabi
Germination
2 - 3 days
Growth until harvest
5 - 14 days
Nitrogen requirements
high - heavy feeder
pH range
6.0 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area
1.2 - 2.4 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 16 hours of exposure per day, light should be at a distance of 30 cm from the plants
Germination temperature
21°C
irrigation
- Flood and drain 3 times a day, growth medium must be moist
- 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 (Raw Mustard Cress)
Calories
32 kcal
Carbohydrates
5.5 g
Protein
2.6 g
Total Fat
0.7 g
Dietary Fiber
1.1 g
Vitamin K
541.9 μg 452% DV
Vitamin C
69 mg 77% DV
Vitamin A
691 μg 77% DV
Vitamin E
0.7 mg 5% DV
Calcium
81 mg 6% DV
Manganese
0.6 mg 26% DV
Potassium
606 mg 13% DV
Magnesium
38 mg 9% DV
Iron
1.3 mg 7% DV
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 with any cover and weigh down with a maximum of 1 kg
- Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 5 - 14 days
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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