Corn (Sprouts)

Facts about Corn

The taste:

Sweet, sugary

Germination:

2 to 3 days

Growth until harvest:

3 to 5 days

Nitrogen requirements:

high - heavy feeder

pH range:

6.0 - 6.5 matching plants

Ec - area:

1.6 - 2.2 suitable fish

Size:

up to 3 cm

Cultivation

Soaking the seeds:

for 8 to 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 twice a day - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry

Preferred system:

Ebb - flood systems

Nutritional values ​​per 100g

Calories

86 kcal

Carbohydrates

18.7 g

Proteins

3.3 g

Fibers

2 g

Vitamin C

6.8 mg

Sodium

15 mg

Potassium

270 mg

Calcium

2 mg

Iron

0.5 mg

Fat

1.4 g

Steps of cultivation

1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
2. Soak for 8 to 12 hours
3. Dab the seeds after soaking and then transfer them to the sprouting container of your choice
4. The sprouts must be soaked with water twice every day for 10 minutes and then turned so that the air can circulate
5. After 3 to 5 days they are ready to harvest
6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place

Picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cimmyt/7798789896

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