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  matching plants
 Ec - area  1.4 - 1.9  suitable fish
 Size  8cm

 

Carrot Microgreen
   

 

 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

 

 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

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

Picture: Fresh carrots with green leaves with one round piece on wh… | Flickr


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