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Lamb's lettuce

  • Lamb's lettuce (Microgreens)

    Lamb's lettuce

     Facts
     The taste  Mild, nutty 
     Germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  8 - 12 days
     Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater
     pH range  5.5 - 6.5  matching plants
     Ec - area  0.8 - 1.5  suitable fish
     Size  up to 5 cm

     

    Lamb's lettuce seeds microgreens
       

     

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  not necessary
     Soak the medium  not necessary 
     Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
     - Coconut soil
     - Peat-free potting soil
     - Hemp mats
     Light  at least 12 hours of exposure per day
     Germination temperature  21°C
     irrigation  - Flood and drain twice a day
     - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
     Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

     

     Nutritional values ​​per 100g
     Calories 16 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 0.5g
     Proteins 2g
     Iron 0.4 mg
     Vitamin C 2.38 mg
     Fibers  2.3g
     Sodium 5 mg
     Potassium  330 mg
     Fat 0.5g
     Calcium 41 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

    2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten 

    3. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone)

    4. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days 

    5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

    6. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 12 days 

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