Facts about Amaranth
The taste:
Mild, sweet, similar to mustard
Germination:
2 days
Growth until harvest:
4 days
Nitrogen requirements:
moderate - moderate eater
pH range:
5.5 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area:
0.8 - 1.6 suitable fish
Size:
up to 7 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
for 30 minutes
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 second day
Germination temperature:
21°C
irrigation:
- Flood and drain 2 to 3 times a day, spray superficially with water spray in the morning and evening if seeds are dry
Preferred system:
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
371 kcal
carbohydrates
65g
potassium
508 mg
vitamin C
4.2 mg
Fat
7g
Proteins
13g
fibers
6.7 mg
sodium
4 mg
Calcium
159 mg
iron
7.6 mg
Steps of cultivation
- First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
- Soak for 30 minutes
- 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 are ready to harvest after a maximum of 4 days
- Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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