Salad
| Facts |
| The taste |
Fresh, mild, slightly spicy, strong |
| Germination |
12 days |
| Growth until harvest |
8 - 12 days |
| Nitrogen requirements |
moderate - moderate eater |
| pH range |
5.5 - 6.5 |
| Ec - area |
0.8 - 1.5 |
| Size |
up to 5 cm |
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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 |
at least 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
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| Preferred system |
Ebb - flood systems |
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| Nutritional values per 100g |
| Calories |
15 kcal |
| Carbohydrates |
3g |
| Proteins |
1.36g |
| Vitamin C |
10 mg |
| Fat |
0.15g |
| Calcium |
36 mg |
| Fibers |
1.3g |
| Iron |
0.2 mg |
| Phosphates |
29 mg |
| Magnesium |
13 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 1 - 2 days
5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
6. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 12 days
7. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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