Lovage  Facts  The taste  Celery taste, bitter, mild  Germination  6 - 14 days  Growth until harvest  18 - 24 days  Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater  pH range  6.0 - 7.0  suitable plants  Ec - area  1.0 - 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  Light  12 to 14 hours of exposure per day  Germination temperature  approx. 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 42 kcal  Carbohydrates 5g  Proteins 3.5g  Vitamin C 45 mg   Fat 0.8g  Calcium 150 mg  Magnesium 30 mg  Iron  2 mg   Sodium 51 mg  Magnesium  30 mg

Steps of cultivation

1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters 

3. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer 

4. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place 

6. Germination occurs in 6 - 14 days 

7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system  

8. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 18 to 24 days 

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

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