Facts about Fennel
The taste:
Mild, peppery, sweet, light like anise
Germination:
2 to 4 days
Growth until harvest:
15 days
Nitrogen requirements:
moderate - moderate eater
pH range:
6.4 - 6.8 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.0 - 1.4 suitable fish
Size:
up to 6 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
for 6 to 24 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
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
31 kcal
Carbohydrates
7.3g
Proteins
1.2g
Fibers
3.1g
Vitamin C
12 mg
Phosphate
50 mg
Potassium
414 mg
Calcium
49 mg
Iron
0.7 mg
Fat
0.2g
Steps of cultivation
- First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
- Soak for 6 to 24 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
- The seeds sprout after 3 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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