Beetroot
Facts |
The taste |
Mild, earthy, similar to leaf spinach |
Germination |
2 - 5 days |
Growth until harvest |
10 - 20 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
moderate - moderate eater |
pH range |
6.0 |
Ec - area |
1.8 - 2.2 |
Size |
max. 10 cm |
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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 |
12 hours of exposure per day |
Germination temperature |
21°C |
Irrigation |
- Flood and drain 2-3 times a day as soon as growth medium becomes dry - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening |
Preferred system |
Ebb - flood systems |
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Nutritional values per 100g |
Calories |
22 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
4.3g |
Vitamin A |
35% daily requirement |
Vitamin C |
33% daily requirement |
Vitamin K |
333% daily demand |
Vitamin E |
10% daily requirement |
Calcium |
9% daily requirement |
Proteins |
2.2g |
Fibers |
3.7g |
Manganese |
35% daily requirement |
Magnesium |
17% daily requirement |
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Steps of cultivation
1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, coriander requires a lot of space, approx. 1 seed per cm²
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 - 5 days
6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
7. After 10 to 20 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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Parent Category: Biology
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Category: Microgreens (en)
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