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 |
Ec - area |
1.4 - 1.8 |
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 |
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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 |
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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
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