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 |
Ec - area |
1.2 - 2.0 |
Size |
up to 12 cm |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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