Borgmann Aquaponics Hydroponics
Facts about Salad
The taste:
Fresh, mild, slightly spicy, strong
Germination:
12 days
Growth until harvest:
8 - 12 days
Nitrogen requirements:
moderate - moderate eater
pH range:
5.5 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area:
0.8 - 1.5 suitable fish
Size:
up to 5 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
not necessary
Soak the medium:
not necessary
Growth medium:
- Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
Light:
at least 12 hours of exposure per day
Germination temperature:
at least 21°C
Irrigation:
- Flood and drain twice a day, spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
Preferred system:
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
15 kcal
Carbohydrates
3 g
Proteins
1.36 g
Vitamin C
10 mg
Fat
0.15 g
Calcium
36 mg
Fibers
1.3 g
Iron
0.2 mg
Phosphates
29 mg
Magnesium
13 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten
- Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone)
- Germination occurs in 1 - 2 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 12 days
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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