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  suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 1.6  suitable fish
 Size  8cm 

 

Triticale Microgreen
   

 

 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

 

 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

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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