Facts about French Lentils
The taste:
Sweet, like sunflower seeds
Germination:
2 days
Growth until harvest:
2 to 3 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 4 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:
little indirect light
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
354 kcal
carbohydrates
60.4 g
Proteins
27.1 g
fibers
31.2 g
vitamin C
5 mg
sodium
6 mg
potassium
320 mg
Calcium
62 mg
iron
7.5 mg
Fat
1 g
Steps of cultivation
- First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
- Soak in it for 8 to 12 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
- After 2 to 3 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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