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Pea

  • Pea (Microgreens)

    Pea

     Facts
    Intolerable with Histamine intolerance / HIT
     The taste  Fresh, sweet
     germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  6 - 14 days
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
     Ec - area  0.8 - 1.8   suitable fish
     Size  10 centimeters

     

    Pea microgreens
       

      

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  recommended (6 - 24 hours) 
     Soak the medium  Yes
     Growth medium - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
    - Coconut soil
    - Peat-free potting soil
    - Hemp mats
     Light  12 hours of exposure per day
     Germination temperature  21°C
     irrigation  - Flood and drain twice a day
    - 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
     Carbohydrates  8g
     Fibers  3g
     Proteins  2g
     Vitamin A  2% daily requirement
     vitamin C  50% daily requirement
     Vitamin K  15% daily requirement
     Calcium  4% daily requirement
     Iron  10% daily requirement
     Magnesium  22 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 - 24 hours, the seeds will grow twice as large as when dry

    2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

    3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

    4. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer

    5. Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place  

    6. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days

    7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    8. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 6 to 14 days 

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

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