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Borage

  • Borage (Sprouts)

    Borage

     Facts
     The taste  light cucumber flavor
     germination  1 to 3 days
     Growth until harvest  5 to 10 days
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater 
     pH range  5.5 - 6.0   suitable plants
     Ec - area  1.4 - 2.2   suitable fish
     Size  up to 5 cm 

     

    Borage sprouts
       

     

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  for 12 hours
     Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve 
     - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
     - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 
     Light  indirect light
     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 21 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 3.1g
     Proteins 1.8g
     Fibers   0g
     Vitamin C 35 mg
     Sodium 80 mg
     Potassium 470 mg
     Calcium 93 mg
     Iron  3.3 mg
     Fat 0.7g

    Steps of cultivation

    1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water

    2. Soak for 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 for 20 minutes and then turned so that the air can circulate

    5. After 5 to 10 days they are ready to harvest as desired 

    6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place 

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