Rocket (Sprouts)

 Facts about Rocket 

 Facts

 The taste

 Spicy, nutty

 Germination

 2 to 3 days

 Growth until harvest

 7 days

 Nitrogen requirements

 low - weak eater

 pH range

 6.5 - 7.0   suitable plants

 Ec - area

 0.8 - 1.6   suitable fish

 Size

 up to 5 cm 

 Cultivation

 Soaking the seeds

 not necessary 

 Growth medium

 - Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
 - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 

 Light

 indirect light from the start 

 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

11 kcal 

 Carbohydrates

1.3 g

 Proteins

2.3 g

 Fibers  

0.5 g

 Vitamin C

43 mg

 Sodium

41 mg

 Potassium

330 mg

 Calcium

120 mg

 Iron 

0.2 mg

 Fat

0.1 g

Steps of cultivation

1. 1. Wash seeds briefly first
2. 2. After washing, transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice
3. 3. The sprouts must be soaked with water 2 to 3 times every day and then turned so that air can circulate
4. 4. After 7 days they are ready to harvest
5. 5. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place

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