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   suitable plants
 Ec - area  0.5 - 2.0   suitable fish
 Size  up to 10 cm

 

Cauliflower pictures
   

 

 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

 Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

 

 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 

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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