Borgmann Aquaponics Hydroponics
Facts about Sorrel
The taste:
Lemony, spicy
Germination:
12 days
Growth until harvest:
10 - 12 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
5.5 - 6.8 matching plants
Ec - area:
0.8 - 1.6 suitable fish
Size:
7cm
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
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
Light:
at least 12 hours of exposure per day
Germination temperature:
at least 21°C
Irrigation:
- Flood and drain twice a day
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
Preferred system:
Nutritional values per 100g
Calories
33 kcal
Carbohydrates
3.3 g
Iiron
1.7 mg
Sodium
1167 mg
Ppotassium
323 mg
Calcium
77 mg
Steps of cultivation
- Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
- Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten
- Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place
- Germination occurs in 1 - 2 days
- Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
- After 10 to 12 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
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