Triticale
Facts |
The taste |
Juicy, mild cucumber taste |
Germination |
3 - 5 days |
Growth until harvest |
6 - 8 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
low - weak eater |
pH range |
6.0 - 7.0 |
Ec - area |
1.2 - 1.6 |
Size |
8cm |
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Cultivation |
Soaking the seeds |
8 to 12 hours |
Soak the medium |
not necessary |
Growth medium |
- Mixed potting soil (organic preferred) - Coconut soil - Peat-free potting soil - Hemp mats |
Light |
at least 12 hours of exposure from germination |
Germination temperature |
21°C |
Irrigation |
- Flood and drain twice a day - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening |
Preferred system |
Ebb - flood systems |
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Nutritional values per 100g |
Calories |
336 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
72.1g |
Proteins |
13.1g |
Iron |
2.6 mg |
Vitamin C |
0 mg |
Phosphates |
358 mg |
Sodium |
5 mg |
Potassium |
332 mg |
Fat |
2.1g |
Calcium |
37 mg |
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Steps of cultivation
1. Soak seeds in cold water for 8 to 12 hours, then drain seeds
2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten
4. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone)
5. Germination occurs in 3 to 5 days
6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
7. After 6 to 8 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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