Facts about Turnip (Brassica napus subsp. rapifera.)
The taste:
Peppery, mild
Germination:
2 - 3 days
Growth until harvest:
8 - 12 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
6.0 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.8 - 2.4 suitable fish
Size:
~ 7 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:
No direct sunlight, prefers indirect light and shade
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
40 kcal
Carbohydrates
8 g
Proteins
1 g
Iron
0.4 mg
Vitamin C
24.6 mg
Fibers
3 g
Sodium
3 mg
Potassium
305 mg
Calcium
40 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 brick)
- Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 12 days
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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