Facts about Basil
The taste
mild basil taste
Germination
1 to 2 days
Growth until harvest
4 to 6 days
Nitrogen requirements
high - heavy feeder
pH range
5.5 - 6.0 suitable plants
Ec - area
1.0 - 1.6 suitable fish
Size
up to 4 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds
not necessary
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
not necessary
Germination temperature
23°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
23 kcal
Carbohydrates
2.65 g
Proteins
3.2 g
Fibers
1.6 g
Vitamin C
18 mg
Sodium
4 mg
Potassium
295 mg
Calcium
177 mg
Iron
3.2 mg
Fat
0.6g
Steps of cultivation
- Wash seeds briefly first
- After washing, 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
- They 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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