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  suitable plants
 Ec - area  2.0 - 2.4  suitable fish
 Size  5cm

 

Mint2 Microgreen
   

 

 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

 

 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

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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