Facts about Chicory
The taste:
slightly tart and nutty
Germination:
2 to 4 days
Growth until harvest:
6 to 18 days
Nitrogen requirements:
moderate - moderate eater
pH range:
5.5 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.5 - 2.0 suitable fish
Size:
up to 5 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:
indirect light from the third day
Germination temperature:
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
23 kcal
carbohydrates
4.7 g
Proteins
1.7 g
fibers
4g
vitamin C
24 mg
sodium
45 mg
potassium
420 mg
Calcium
100 mg
iron
0.9 mg
Fat
0.3 g
Steps of cultivation
- Wash seeds briefly first
- Dab the seeds and transfer them 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 18 days
- Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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