Facts about Sunflower
The taste:
sweet, like sunflower seeds
Germination:
1 to 3 days
Growth until harvest:
5 to 6 days
Nitrogen requirements:
high - heavy feeder
pH range:
6.0 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area:
1.6 - 2.2 suitable fish
Size:
5 to 7 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:
little indirect light
Germination temperature:
21°C
Irrigation:
- Flood and drain twice a day, spray surface with water spray in the morning and evening if dry
Preferred system:
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
53 kcal
Carbohydrates
2.4 g
Proteins
2.4 g
Fibers
1.2 g
Vitamin C
7 mg
Sodium
69 mg
Potassium
320 mg
Calcium
41 mg
Iron
0.9 mg
Fat
4.7 g
Steps of cultivation
- Wash seeds briefly first
- After soaking, transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice
- The sprouts must be soaked with water twice every day and then turned so that air can circulate
- After 5 to 6 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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