Broccoli (Sprouts)

Facts about Broccoli

The taste

light cucumber flavor

germination

1 to 3 days

Growth until harvest

5 to 10 days

Nitrogen requirements

low - weak eater 

pH - Range

5.5 - 6.0   suitable plants

Ec - Range

1.4 - 2.2   suitable fish

Size

up to 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 

Light

indirect light

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

Ebb - flood systems

Nutritional values ​​per 100g

Calories

21 kcal 

Carbohydrates

3.1 g

Proteins

1. 8g

Vitamin C

35 mg

Sodium

80 mg

Potassium

470 mg

Calcium

93 mg

Iron 

3.3 mg

Fat

0.7g

Steps of cultivation

1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
2. Soak for 12 hours
3. After soaking, transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice
4. The sprouts must be soaked with water 2 to 3 times every day for 20 minutes and then turned so that the air can circulate
5. After 5 to 10 days they are ready to harvest as desired 
6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place 

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