Select your language

Rocket 

 Facts
 The taste  Spicy, nutty
 Germination  2 to 3 days
 Growth until harvest  7 days
 Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
 pH range  6.5 - 7.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area  0.8 - 1.6   suitable fish
 Size  up to 5 cm 

 

Rocket microgreens
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  not necessary 
 Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
 - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 
 Light  indirect light from the start 
 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
 Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems
 

 

 Nutritional values ​​per 100g
 Calories 11 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 1.3g
 Proteins 2.3g
 Fibers   0.5g
 Vitamin C 43 mg
 Sodium 41 mg
 Potassium 330 mg
 Calcium 120 mg
 Iron  0.2 mg
 Fat 0.1g

Steps of cultivation

1. Wash seeds briefly first

2. After washing, transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice

3. The sprouts must be soaked with water 2 to 3 times every day and then turned so that air can circulate

4. After 7 days they are ready to harvest

5. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place

Image:CC0 Public Domain https://pxhere.com/en/photo/965161


Context: 

ID: 480

URL