Facts about Leek
The taste:
mild, sweet, slightly onion-like
Germination:
2 to 4 days
Growth until harvest:
10 to 15 days
Nitrogen requirements:
moderate - moderate eater
pH range:
6.5 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area:
1.4 - 1.8 suitable fish
Size:
up to 3 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:
indirect light from the fifth 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
61 kcal
Carbohydrates
14.2 g
Proteins
1.5 g
Fibers
1.8 g
Vitamin C
12 mg
Sodium
20 mg
Potassium
180 mg
Calcium
59 mg
Iron
2.1 mg
Fat
0.3 g
Steps of cultivation
- First wash the seeds briefly and then soak them in clear, cold water for 8 to 12 hours
- Dab the seeds and transfer them to the sprouting container of your choice
- The sprouts must be soaked in water 2 to 3 times every day and then turned so that air can circulate
- After 10 to a maximum of 15 the sprouts are ready to harvest
- Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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