Pumpkin
Facts |
The taste |
Mild, nutty, light, fresh |
Germination |
1 to 2 days |
Growth until harvest |
2 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
high - heavy feeder |
pH range |
5.5 - 7.5 |
Ec - area |
1.8 - 2.4 |
Size |
up to 3 cm |
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Cultivation |
Soaking the seeds |
For 1 to 4 hours |
Growth medium |
- Stainless steel sprout sieve - Sprouts made of glass or plastic - Trays, perforated, different sizes available |
Light |
Not necessary, dark germs |
Germination temperature |
21°C |
irrigation |
- Flood and drain twice 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 |
533 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
16g |
Proteins |
23g |
Fibers |
3.3g |
Vitamin C |
4 mg |
Potassium |
0 mg |
Sodium |
17 mg |
Calcium |
67 mg |
Iron |
15 mg |
Fat |
43g |
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Steps of cultivation
1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
2. Soak for 1 to 4 hours
3. After soaking, transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice
4. The sprouts must be soaked with water twice every day and then turned so that air can circulate
5. After 2 days they are ready to harvest and must be harvested as they are inedible from the 3rd day
6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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