Mustard Cress  Facts  The taste  Mild, spicy, similar to washabi  Germination  2 - 3 days  Growth until harvest  5 - 14 days  Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder  pH range  6.0 - 6.5   matching plants  Ec - area  1.2 - 2.4   suitable fish  Size  up to 7.5 cm
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 16 hours of exposure per day, light should be at a distance of 30 cm from the plants   Germination temperature  21°C  irrigation - Flood and drain 3 times a day, growth medium must be moist  - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening  Preferred system  Ebb and flow systems , deep water nutrient film technology	Nutritional values ​​per 100g  Calories  15 kcal   Carbohydrates  3g   Vitamin A  9% daily needs  Vitamin C  44% daily needs  Vitamin K  120% daily requirements  Proteins  2g  Fibers   2g  Copper   10% daily as needed  Vitamin B6   6% daily as needed  Vitamin E  8% daily as needed

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 down  with a maximum of 1 kg

5. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days

6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 5 - 14 days 

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

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