Facts about Corn
The taste:
Sweet, sugary
Germination:
2 to 3 days
Growth until harvest:
3 to 5 days
Nitrogen requirements:
high - heavy feeder
pH range:
6.0 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.6 - 2.2 suitable fish
Size:
up to 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:
indirect light
Germination temperature:
21°C
irrigation:
- Flood and drain twice a day - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry
Preferred system:
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
86 kcal
Carbohydrates
18.7 g
Proteins
3.3 g
Fibers
2 g
Vitamin C
6.8 mg
Sodium
15 mg
Potassium
270 mg
Calcium
2 mg
Iron
0.5 mg
Fat
1.4 g
Steps of cultivation
- First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
- Soak for 8 to 12 hours
- Dab the seeds after soaking and then transfer them to the sprouting container of your choice
- The sprouts must be soaked with water twice every day for 10 minutes and then turned so that the air can circulate
- After 3 to 5 days they are ready to harvest
- Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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