Cauliflower
Facts |
The taste |
Mild cauliflower flavor |
Germination |
2 - 3 days |
Growth until harvest |
8 - 12 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
high - heavy feeder |
pH range |
6.0 - 7.0 |
Ec - area |
0.5 - 2.0 |
Size |
up to 10 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 |
12 hours of exposure per day, light at a distance of 60 cm above the plants |
Germination temperature |
21°C |
irrigation |
- Flood and drain twice a day, spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
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Preferred system |
Ebb - flood systems |
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Nutritional values per 100g |
Calories |
61 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
14g |
Proteins |
1.5g |
Vitamin C |
12 mg |
Fat |
0.3g |
Calcium |
59 mg |
Fibers |
1.8g |
Iron |
2.1 mg |
Phosphates |
35 mg |
Magnesium |
28 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
7. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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