Pea

 Facts
Intolerable with Histamine intolerance / HIT
 The taste  Fresh, sweet
 germination  2 - 3 days
 Growth until harvest  6 - 14 days
 Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area  0.8 - 1.8   suitable fish
 Size  10 centimeters

 

Pea microgreens
   

  

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  recommended (6 - 24 hours) 
 Soak the medium  Yes
 Growth medium - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
- Coconut soil
- Peat-free potting soil
- Hemp mats
 Light  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 and flow systems , deep water nutrient film technology

 

 Nutritional values ​​per 100g
 Carbohydrates  8g
 Fibers  3g
 Proteins  2g
 Vitamin A  2% daily requirement
 vitamin C  50% daily requirement
 Vitamin K  15% daily requirement
 Calcium  4% daily requirement
 Iron  10% daily requirement
 Magnesium  22 mg

Steps of cultivation

1. Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 - 24 hours, the seeds will grow twice as large as when dry

2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

4. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer

5. Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place  

6. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days

7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

8. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 6 to 14 days 

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

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