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Purslane

  • Purslane (Microgreens)

    Purslane

     Facts
     The taste  Like spinach, light like seaweed
     Germination  3 - 5 days
     Growth until harvest  10 - 14 days 
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  5.8 - 6.2  suitable plants
     Ec - area  0.8 - 1.2  suitable fish
     Size  6cm

     

    Purslane Microgreen
       

     

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  not necessary
     Soak the medium  optional
     Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
     - Coconut soil
     - Peat-free potting soil
     - Hemp mats
     Light  at least 10 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 20 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 3.4g
     Proteins 2g
     Iron 2 mg
     Vitamin C 21 mg
     Fibers  0g
     Sodium 45 mg
     Potassium 494 mg
     Fat 0.4g
     Calcium 65 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Soak seeds as desired for 10 minutes 

    2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

    3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten

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

    5. Germination occurs in 3 - 5 days 

    6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

    7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 10 to 14 days

    8. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures  

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