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Asparagus

 Facts
 The taste  Mild, light like asparagus 
 Germination  2 to 5 days 
 Growth until harvest  9 days
 Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder 
 pH range  5.8 - 6.3   matching plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 2.0   suitable fish
 Size  up to 12 cm 

 

Asparagus sprouts
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds For 8 hours 
 Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
 - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 
 Light  Indirect light from the second day
 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 16 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 2.4g 
 Proteins 1.6g
 Fibers   0.8g
 Vitamin C 11.8 mg
 Potassium 80 mg
 Sodium  283 mg
 Calcium 0.3 mg
 Iron  0.3 mg
 Fat 0g

Steps of cultivation

1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water  

2. Soak for 8 hours 

3. After soaking, transfer the seeds 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 2 to 5 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 9 days

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

Image:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/chiotsrun/8675370276

 


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