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Spinach

 Facts
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

 

Spinach2 microgreens
   

  

 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
 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  Ebb - flood systems

  

 Nutritional values ​​per 100g
 Calories 5 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 1.38g 
 Phosphates  2.9 mg 
 Vitamin C 0.05 mg 
 Fat 0.3g 
 Proteins 0.18g 
 Fibers  0.85 mg 
 Magnesium 5.4 mg 
 Calcium 31 mg 
 Iron  1.1 mg 

Steps of cultivation

1. Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 hours

2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

4. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer 

5. Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. 2 kg), store in a dark place  

6. Germination occurs in 4 - 5 days

7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

8. After 7 to 10 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

9. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures

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