Daikon
Facts |
The taste |
Mild, fresh, slightly spicy |
Germination |
4 to 5 days |
Growth until harvest |
6 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
high - heavy feeder |
pH range |
6.0 - 7.0 |
Ec - area |
1.6 - 2.2 |
Size |
up to 7 cm |
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Cultivation |
Soaking the seeds |
for 5 to 6 hours |
Growth medium |
- Stainless steel sprout sieve - Sprouts made of glass or plastic - Trays, perforated, different sizes available |
Light |
indirect light from the third day |
Germination temperature |
21°C |
Iirrigation |
- Flood and drain 2 to 3 times a day, spray surface with water spray in the morning and evening if dry |
Preferred system |
Ebb - flood systems |
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Nutritional values per 100g |
Calories |
14 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
2.6g |
Proteins |
1.1g |
Fibers |
1.4g |
Vitamin C |
29 mg |
Sodium |
16 mg |
Potassium |
280 mg |
Calcium |
27 mg |
Iron |
0.8 mg |
Fat |
0.1g |
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Steps of cultivation
1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
2. Soak for 5 to 6 hours
3. After soaking, dab the seeds and transfer them to the sprouting container of your choice
4. The sprouts must be soaked with water 2 to 3 times every day and then turned so that air can circulate
5. The seeds sprout after 4 to 5 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 6 days
6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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