Facts about Spinach
Incompatible with Histamine intolerance / HIT
The taste:
Like spinach
Germination:
4 - 5 days
Growth until harvest:
7 - 10 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
5.5 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area:
1.8 - 2.3 suitable fish
Size:
up to 7.5 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
recommended at least 6 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 6 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
5 kcal
Carbohydrates
1.38 g
Phosphates
2.9 mg
Vitamin C
0.05 mg
Fat
0.3 g
Proteins
0.18 g
Fibers
0.85 mg
Magnesium
5.4 mg
Calcium
31 mg
Iron
1.1 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 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 with any cover and weigh down (e.g. 2 kg), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 4 - 5 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 7 to 10 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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