Facts about Wheatgrass
The taste
Strong, sweet
Germination
2 - 3 days
Growth until harvest
10 - 14 days
Nitrogen requirements
low - weak eater
pH range
6.0 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area
1.2 - 1.6 suitable fish
Size
~ 8 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds
soak for 24 hours
Soak the medium
optional
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 - 23°C
Irrigation
- Flood and drain the root area 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
25 kcal
Carbohydrates
6 g
Proteins
1 g
Fibers
4 g
Iron
12.5 mg
Calcium
300 mg
Vitamin K
86 mcg
Steps of cultivation
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten
- Cover with any cover and weigh down
- Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 10 to 14 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
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