Turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa.)

 Facts
 The taste  Cabbage flavor, mild radish
 Germination  2 - 3 days
 Growth until harvest  7 - 12 days 
 Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater
 pH range  6.0 - 6.5   matching plants
 Ec - area  1.4 - 1.8   suitable fish
 Size  up to 7.5cm

 

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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  10 - 12 hours of exposure per day
 Germination temperature  at least 21 ° C
 Irrigation  - Flood and drain twice a day
 - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry 
 Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

   

 Nutritional values ​​per 100g
 Calories  32 kcal
 Carbohydrates  7.1g
 Proteins  1.5g
 Fibers  3.2g
 Calcium  190 mg
 Iron  1.1 mg
 Vitamin C  60 mg
 Fat  0.3g 
 Magnesium  17 mg
 Phosphate  23 mg

Steps of cultivation

1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten

3. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone) 

4. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days

5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

6. If the leaves turn green slowly, the exposure time must be extended 

7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 7 to 12 days 

8. Stop all watering 12 hours before harvest to ensure the microgreens stay fresh longer

Picture: https://unsplash.com/photos/CsCfYHyUoPE    


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