Mizuna (Sprouts)

Facts

The taste

Fresh, light like cabbage

Germination

1 to 3 days

Growth until harvest

7 days

Nitrogen requirements

moderate - moderate eater

pH range

6.0 - 6.5   matching plants

Ec - area

1.2 - 2.0   suitable fish

Size

up to 5 cm 

Cultivation

Soaking the seeds

not necessary

Growth medium

- Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - trays, perforated, different sizes available 

Light

indirect light from the third day 

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

24 kcal 

Carbohydrates

3.5g

Proteins

2.4g

Fibers  

1.2g

Vitamin C

14.1 mg

Sodium

29 mg

Potassium

0 mg

Calcium

176 mg

Iron 

1.3 mg

Fat

0.6g

Steps of cultivation

1. Wash and dab seeds. Then transfer to the sprouting container of your choice. However, glass sprinklers should not be used as the seeds in them become very slimy
2. The sprouts must be soaked in water 2 to 3 times every day and then turned so that air can circulate 
3. The seeds sprout after 3 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 7 days
4. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place 

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