Facts about Onion
The taste:
Onion and garlic flavor
Germination:
3 - 4 days (less if soaked)
Growth until harvest:
12 days
Nitrogen requirements:
moderate - moderate eater
pH range:
6.0 - 6.7 suitable plants
Ec - area:
1.2 - 1.8 suitable fish
Size:
up to 10 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
optionally for 2 to 4 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:
21°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
32 kcal
Carbohydrates
7.3 g
Proteins
1.83 g
Vitamin C
18 mg
Fat
0.19 g
Calcium
72 mg
Fibers
2.6 g
Iron
1.48 mg
Phosphates
37 mg
Magnesium
20 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Optionally, place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 2 to 4 hours
- 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 3 - 4 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 12 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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