Purslane

 Facts
 The taste  Like spinach, light like seaweed
 Germination  3 - 5 days
 Growth until harvest  10 - 14 days 
 Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
 pH range  5.8 - 6.2  suitable plants
 Ec - area  0.8 - 1.2  suitable fish
 Size  6cm

 

Purslane Microgreen
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  not necessary
 Soak the medium  optional
 Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
 - Coconut soil
 - Peat-free potting soil
 - Hemp mats
 Light  at least 10 hours of exposure per day
 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 20 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 3.4g
 Proteins 2g
 Iron 2 mg
 Vitamin C 21 mg
 Fibers  0g
 Sodium 45 mg
 Potassium 494 mg
 Fat 0.4g
 Calcium 65 mg

Steps of cultivation

1. Soak seeds as desired for 10 minutes 

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 3 - 5 days 

6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 10 to 14 days

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

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