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 Facts about Rocket 
 Facts
 The taste
 Spicy, nutty
 Germination
 2 to 3 days
 Growth until harvest
 7 days
 Nitrogen requirements
 low - weak eater
 pH range
 6.5 - 7.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area
 0.8 - 1.6   suitable fish
 Size
 up to 5 cm 
Rocket microgreens
 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds
 not necessary 
 Growth medium
 - Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
 - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 
 Light
 indirect light from the start 
 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
11 kcal 
 Carbohydrates
1.3 g
 Proteins
2.3 g
 Fibers  
0.5 g
 Vitamin C
43 mg
 Sodium
41 mg
 Potassium
330 mg
 Calcium
120 mg
 Iron 
0.2 mg
 Fat
0.1 g
Steps of cultivation
  1. 1. Wash seeds briefly first
  2. 2. After washing, transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice
  3. 3. The sprouts must be soaked with water 2 to 3 times every day and then turned so that air can circulate
  4. 4. After 7 days they are ready to harvest
  5. 5. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place

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