Fennel  Facts  The taste  Mild, peppery, sweet, light like anise  Germination  7 - 14 days (less if soaked)  Growth until harvest  10 - 14 days  Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater  pH range  6.4 - 6.8   matching plants  Ec - area  1.0 - 1.4   suitable fish  Size  up to 7.5 cm
Cultivation  Soaking the seeds  recommended for 12 - 20 hours  Soak the medium  optional   Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred) - Coconut soil - Peat-free potting soil - Hemp mats  Light  12 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  31 kcal   Carbohydrates  7.3g   Proteins  1.2g   Vitamin C  12 mg   Fat  0.2g   Calcium 49 mg   Fibers  3.1g   Iron  0.7 mg   Phosphates  50 mg   Potassium 414 mg

Steps of cultivation

1. Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 - 24 hours

2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

4. Moisten the seeds extensively with water atomizer or, if desired, soak the entire growing medium for 10 minutes

5. Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place  

6. Germination occurs in 7 - 14 days

7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

8. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 10 to 14 days 

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

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