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 |
Ec - area |
1.6 - 2.2 |
Size |
8cm |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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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