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   matching plants
 Ec - area  1.8 - 2.4   suitable fish
 Size  up to 3 cm 

 

Pumpkin2 sprouts
   

 

 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
 

 

 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

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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