Facts about Sweetcorn
The taste
slightly sweet, firm bite
germination
2 days
Growth until harvest
4 days
Nitrogen requirements
high - heavy feeder
pH range
6.0 - 6.0 suitable plants
Ec - area
1.6 - 2.4 suitable fish
Size
up to 7.5 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds
For 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 second day
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
27 kcal
Carbohydrates
5.3 g
Proteins
1 g
Fibers
1 g
Vitamin C
53 mg
Potassium
80 mg
Sodium
124 mg
Calcium
0 mg
Iron
0.6 mg
Fat
0.4 g
Steps of cultivation
- First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
- Soak for 12 hours
- 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
- They are ready to harvest after a maximum of 4 days
- Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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