Facts about Black Lentils
The taste
Intense, nutty, milder than red lentils
Germination
1 to 2 days
Growth until harvest
2 to 4 days
Nitrogen requirements
low - weak eater
pH range
6.0 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area
1.2 - 2.4 suitable fish
Size
up to 6.3 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds
For 8 to 12 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
not necessary, dark germs
Germination temperature
18°C - 20°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
106 kcal
Carbohydrates
22g
Proteins
9g
Magnesium
37 mg
Vitamin C
16.5 mg
Potassium
322 mg
Sodium
11 mg
Calcium
25 mg
Iron
3.2 mg
Fat
0.6g
Steps of cultivation
- First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
- Soak for 8 to 12 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
- They are ready to harvest after 2 to 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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