Mint
Facts |
The taste |
Sweet, mint |
Germination |
2 - 3 days |
Growth until harvest |
10 - 14 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
low - weak eater |
pH range |
5.5 - 6.0 |
Ec - area |
2.0 - 2.4 |
Size |
5cm |
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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 |
10 - 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 |
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Nutritional values per 100g |
Calories |
70 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
14.9g |
Proteins |
3.8g |
Iron |
5.1 mg |
Vitamin C |
31.8 mg |
Fibers |
8g |
Sodium |
31 mg |
Phosphates |
569 mg |
Fat |
0.9g |
Calcium |
243 mg |
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Steps of cultivation
1. 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 baking stone), store in a dark place
5. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
7. If the leaves only turn green slowly, the exposure time must be extended
8. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 10 to 14 days
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