Facts about Komatsuna
The taste:
Mild, light like mustard
Germination:
3 days
Growth until harvest:
5 to 6 days
Nitrogen requirements:
moderate - moderate eater
pH range:
6.0 - 7.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
1.5 - 2.0 suitable fish
Size:
up to 4 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
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
22 kcal
Carbohydrates
3.9 g
Proteins
2.2 g
Fibers
2.8 g
Vitamin C
130 mg
Sodium
21 mg
Potassium
449 mg
Calcium
210 mg
Iron
1.5 mg
Fat
0.3g
Steps of cultivation
- Wash seeds briefly first
- Then transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice
- The sprouts must be soaked in water 2 to 3 times every day for at least 20 minutes 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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