Sweetcorn
Facts |
The taste |
slightly sweet, firm bite |
germination |
2 days |
Growth until harvest |
4 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
high - heavy feeder |
pH range |
6.0 - 6.0 |
Ec - area |
1.6 - 2.4 |
Size |
up to 7.5 cm |
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Cultivation |
Soaking the seeds |
For 12 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 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 |
27 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
5.3g |
Proteins |
1g |
Fibers |
1g |
Vitamin C |
53 mg |
Potassium |
80 mg |
Sodium |
124 mg |
Calcium |
0 mg |
Iron |
0.6 mg |
Fat |
0.4g |
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Steps of cultivation
1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
2. Soak for 12 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. They are ready to harvest after a maximum of 4 days
6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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