Facts about Daikon
The taste:
Mild, fresh, slightly spicy
Germination:
4 to 5 days
Growth until harvest:
6 days
Nitrogen requirements:
high - heavy feeder
pH range:
6.0 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area:
1.6 - 2.2 suitable fish
Size:
up to 7 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
for 5 to 6 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 from the third day
Germination temperature:
21°C
Iirrigation:
- 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
14 kcal
Carbohydrates
2.6 g
Proteins
1.1 g
Fibers
1.4 g
Vitamin C
29 mg
Sodium
16 mg
Potassium
280 mg
Calcium
27 mg
Iron
0.8 mg
Fat
0.1 g
Steps of cultivation
- First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
- Soak for 5 to 6 hours
- After soaking, 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 sprout after 4 to 5 days and 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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