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