French lentils
Facts |
The taste |
Sweet, like sunflower seeds |
Germination |
2 days |
Growth until harvest |
2 to 3 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
low - weak eater |
pH range |
6.0 - 7.0 |
Ec - area |
1.2 - 2.4 |
Size |
up to 4 cm |
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Cultivation |
Soaking the seeds |
for 8 to 12 hours |
Growth medium |
- Stainless steel sprout sieve - Sprouts made of glass or plastic - Trays, perforated, different sizes available |
Light |
little indirect light |
Germination temperature |
21°C |
irrigation |
- Flood and drain 2 to 3 times a day - Spray surface with water spray in the morning and evening if dry
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Preferred system |
Ebb - flood systems |
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Nutritional values per 100g |
Calories |
354 kcal |
carbohydrates |
60.4g |
Proteins |
27.1g |
fibers |
31.2g |
vitamin C |
5 mg |
sodium |
6 mg |
potassium |
320 mg |
Calcium |
62 mg |
iron |
7.5 mg |
Fat |
1g |
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Steps of cultivation
1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
2. Soak in it for 8 to 12 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. After 2 to 3 days they are ready to harvest
6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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