Red beet (Sprouts)

 Facts about Red beet

 Facts

 The taste

 Mild, earthy, similar to leaf spinach

 Germination

 2 to 3 days 

 Growth until harvest

 5 to 8 days

 Nitrogen requirements

 moderate - moderate eater 

 pH range

 6.0   matching plants

 Ec - area

 1.8 - 2.2   suitable fish

 Size

 up to 5 cm 

 Cultivation

 Soaking the seeds

 For 8 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

 20°C - 25°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

29 kcal 

 Carbohydrates

7 g 

 Proteins

1 g

 Fibers

2 g

 Vitamin C

5 mg

 Potassium

0 mg

 Sodium 

53 mg

 Calcium

80 mg

 Iron 

1 mg

 Fat

0.7 g

Steps of cultivation

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

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