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   matching plants
 Ec - area  1.8 - 2.2   suitable fish
 Size  max. 10 cm

 

Beetroot 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  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

 

 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
 

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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