Radish (Sprouts)

Facts about Radish

The taste:

Peppery, fresh

Germination:

2 to 3 days

Growth until harvest:

6 days

Nitrogen requirements:

high - heavy feeder

pH range:

6.0 - 7.0 suitable plants

Ec - area:

1.6 - 2.2 suitable fish

Size:

up to 7 cm

Cultivation

Soaking the seeds:

For 6 to 12 hours

Growth medium:

- Stainless steel sprout sieve
- Sprouts made of glass or plastic
- 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

43 kcal

Carbohydrates

3.6 g

Proteins

3.8 g

Fibers

2.5 g

Vitamin C

28.9 mg

Potassium

86 mg

Sodium

6 mg

Calcium

51 mg

Iron

0.9 mg

Fat

2.5 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. 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 and then turned so that air can circulate
5. The seeds sprout after 3 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 6 days
6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place

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