Facts about Alfalfa
The taste:
Mild, nutty, light, fresh
Germination:
2 days
Growth until harvest:
6 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
6.5 - 7.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.2 - 2.4 suitable fish
Size:
up to 7.5 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
For 8 hours
Growth medium:
- Stainless steel sprout sieve
- Sprouts made of glass or plastic
- Trays, perforated, different sizes available
- Sprouts made of glass or plastic
- Trays, perforated, different sizes available
Light:
Indirect light from the third 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:
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
29 kcal
Carbohydrates
3.8g
Proteins
4g
Fibers
2.5g
Vitamin C
8 mg
Potassium
80 mg
Sodium
6 mg
Calcium
32 mg
Iron
1 mg
Fat
0.7g
Steps of cultivation
- First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
- Soak for 8 hours
- After soaking, transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice
- The sprouts must be soaked with water 2 to 3 times every day and then turned so that air can circulate
- The seeds sprout after 3 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 6 days
- Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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