Carrots
Facts |
The taste |
Mild, earthy |
Germination |
2 - 3 days |
Growth until harvest |
8 - 14 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
moderate - moderate eater |
pH range |
6.0 - 6.5 |
Ec - area |
1.4 - 1.9 |
Size |
8cm |
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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 |
Light |
at least 12 hours of exposure per day, light 45 - 60 cm away from plants |
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 |
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Nutritional values per 100g |
Calories |
41 kcal |
carbohydrates |
0.3g |
Proteins |
0.9g |
iron |
1 mg |
vitamin C |
5.9 mg |
fibers |
2.8g |
sodium |
69 mg |
potassium |
320 mg |
Fat |
0.2g |
Calcium |
33 mg |
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Steps of cultivation
1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten
3. Cover with any cover and weigh it down lightly (e.g. a paving stone)
4. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
6. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 14 days
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