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  matching plants
 Ec - area  0.8 - 1.5  suitable fish
 Size  up to 5 cm

 

Lamb's lettuce seeds microgreens
   

 

 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

 

 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

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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