Facts Oregano
The taste:
Earthy, spicy and sweet
Germination:
5 - 7 days
Growth until harvest:
16 - 22 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
6.0 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area:
1.8 - 2.3 suitable fish
Size:
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 12 hours of exposure per day
Germination temperature:
22°C - 25°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
5 kcal
Carbohydrates
1.38 g
Proteins
0.18 g
Fat
0.3 g
Vitamin C
0.05 mg
Phosphates
2.9 mg
Fibers
0.85 g
Calcium
31 mg
Iron
1.1 mg
Phosphates
2.9 mg
Steps of cultivation
- 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 5 - 7 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 16 to 22 days
- Stop all watering 12 hours before harvest so that the microgreens stay fresh longer
