Parsnip

 Facts
 The taste  Peppery, fresh 
 Germination  2 - 3 days
 Growth until harvest  10 days
 Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.6 - 2.2   suitable fish
 Size  8cm

 

Radish2 microgreens
   

 

 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  at least 12 hours of exposure per day
 Germination temperature  21°C
 Irrigation  - Flood and drain twice a day
 - spray lightly on the surface with water spray in the morning and evening
 Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

  

 Nutritional values ​​per 100g
 Vitamin A 8% daily as needed
 Vitamin B complex 24% daily needs
 Vitamin C 48% daily needs
 Vitamin E 25% daily as needed
 Iron 5% daily as needed
 Copper 6% daily as needed
 Calcium 5% daily as needed
 Potassium 2% daily as needed
 Magnesium 11% daily needs
 Phosphate 11% daily needs

Steps of cultivation

1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

3. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer

4. Cover with any cover and weigh it down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place  

5. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days

6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

7. After 10 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

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

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