Facts about Thyme
The taste
Earthy, herbal flavor
Germination
8 - 20 days
Growth until harvest
25 - 35 days
Nitrogen requirements
low - weak eater
pH range
5.5 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area
0.8 - 1.6 suitable fish
Size
5cm
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
23°C - 24°C
Irrigation
- Flood and drain twice a day
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry
Preferred system
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
101 kcal
Carbohydrates
24.5 g
Proteins
5.6 g
Iron
17.5 mg
Vitamin C
160.1 mg
Fibers
14 g
Sodium
9 mg
Potassium
609 mg
Fat
1.7 g
Calcium
405 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)
- Very long germination, it occurs in 8 - 20 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 25 to 35 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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