Borgmann Aquaponics Hydroponics
Facts about Broad Beans
The taste
Nutty, sweet
Germination
3 - 4 days
Growth until harvest
12 - 15 days
Nitrogen requirements
moderate - moderate eater
pH range
6.0 - 6.5 matching plants
Ec - area
1.8 - 2.2 suitable fish
Size
up to 7 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds
recommended for 6 - 24 hours
Soak the medium
recommended
Growth medium
- Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
Light
at least 12 hours of exposure per day, light 45 - 60 cm away from plants
Germination temperature
at least 21°C
Irrigation
- Flood and drain twice a day, spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
Preferred system
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
88 kcal
Carbohydrates
18 g
Vitamin B1
0.13 mg
Vitamin C
3.7 mg
Sodium
25 mg
Proteins
8 g
Fibers
7.5 mg
Magnesium
33 mg
Calcium
37 mg
Iron
1.55 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 - 24 hours
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
- Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer
- Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 3 - 4 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 12 to 15 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
- Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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