Facts about Sage
The taste
Slightly earthy, fresh, strong taste of its own
Germination
12 - 14 days
Growth until harvest
18 - 25 days
Nitrogen requirements
low - weak eater
pH range
5.5 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area
1.0 - 1.6 suitable fish
Size
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
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
315 kcal
Carbohydrates
60.4 g
Proteins
10.6 g
Iron
28.1 mg
Vitamin C
32.4 mg
Fibers
40.3 g
Sodium
11 mg
Potassium
1070 mg
Fat
12.8 g
Calcium
1652 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
- Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone)
- Germination occurs in 12 - 14 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 18 to 25 days
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