Lamb's lettuce
Facts |
The taste |
Mild, nutty |
Germination |
2 - 3 days |
Growth until harvest |
8 - 12 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
moderate - moderate eater |
pH range |
5.5 - 6.5 |
Ec - area |
0.8 - 1.5 |
Size |
up to 5 cm |
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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 |
at least 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 |
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Nutritional values per 100g |
Calories |
16 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
0.5g |
Proteins |
2g |
Iron |
0.4 mg |
Vitamin C |
2.38 mg |
Fibers |
2.3g |
Sodium |
5 mg |
Potassium |
330 mg |
Fat |
0.5g |
Calcium |
41 mg |
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Steps of cultivation
1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten
3. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone)
4. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
6. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 12 days
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