Borgmann Aquaponics Hydroponics
Facts about Beetroot
Cultivation
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
Nutritional Values per 100g (Raw)
Steps of cultivation
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, coriander requires a lot of space, approx. 1 seed per cm²
- Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer
- Cover with any cover and weigh it down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 2 - 5 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 10 to 20 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
Rote Bete Microgreens (beetroot) require optimized growing conditions for maximum yield and post-harvest quality. Research evaluating different media combinations demonstrated that a 2:1 mixture of cocopeat and vermicompost under a 16/8 hour photoperiod produced the best overall growth and yield parameters . This specific media combination provides optimal nutrient availability and moisture retention for beetroot microgreens during their 7-14 day growing cycle. Storage studies indicate that beetroot microgreens maintain freshness and sensory attributes for 7.7 ± 0.1 days when stored in LDPE zip-lock bags at 4°C, which is significantly longer than storage in aluminum containers at the same temperature . The shelf life difference highlights the importance of appropriate packaging for commercial distribution. Rote Bete microgreens contain concentrated levels of betalains, the pigments responsible for their characteristic red color, which possess antioxidant properties. Harvest when cotyledons are fully expanded but before true leaves emerge, cutting approximately 1 cm above the growing medium.
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