Facts about Chard
The taste
Similar to beetroot, earthy, spicy
germination
1 to 2 days
Growth until harvest
5 to 7 days
Nitrogen requirements
moderate - moderate eater
pH range
6.0 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area
1.4 - 2.2 suitable fish
Size
up to 5 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
not necessary
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
19 kcal
Carbohydrates
3.7 g
Proteins
1.8 g
Fibers
1.6 g
Vitamin C
30 mg
Sodium
213 mg
Potassium
379 mg
Calcium
51 mg
Iron
1.8 mg
Fat
0.2 g
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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