Millet

 Facts
 The taste  Fresh, mild, slightly spicy, strong
 Germination  12 days
 Growth until harvest  after at least 12 days
 Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0  suitable plants
 Ec - area  0.8 - 1.6  suitable fish
 Size  13cm

 

Millet microgreen
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  for 4 to 8 hours
 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  at least 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 378 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 72.9g
 Proteins 11g
 Iron 3 mg
 Vitamin C 0 mg
 Fibers  8.5g
 Sodium 5 mg
 Potassium 195 mg
 Fat 4.2g
 Calcium 8 mg

Steps of cultivation 

1. Soak seeds for 4 to 8 hours and then drain 

2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten

4. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone) 

5. Germination occurs in 1 - 2 days 

6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after at least 12 days

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

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