Facts about Nasturtium
The taste:
Hot, intense like wasabi
Germination:
12 days
Growth until harvest:
8 - 12 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
6.0 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.2 - 2.4 suitable fish
Size:
6cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
for 4 to 8 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
134 kcal
Carbohydrates
5.5 g
Proteins
2.2 g
Iron
1.3 mg
Vitamin C
69 mg
Fibers
1.1 g
Magnesium
38 mg
Vitamin B6
0.25 mg
Vitamin E
0.7 mg
Calcium
81 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Soak seeds for 4 to 8 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 1 - 2 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 12 days
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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