Corn

 Facts
 The taste  Sweet, sugary
 Germination  2 - 3 days
 Growth until harvest  12 - 16 days
 Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder
 pH range  6.0 - 6.5  matching plants
 Ec - area  1.6 - 2.2  suitable fish
 Size  6cm 

 

Sweetcorn2 sprouts
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  for 12 to 16 hours 
 Soak the medium  optional
 Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
 - Coconut soil
 - Peat-free potting soil
 - Hemp mats
 Light  at least 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 - flood systems

 

 Nutritional values ​​per 100g
 Calories 86 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 18.7g
 Proteins 3.3g
 Iron 0.5 mg
 Vitamin C 6.8 mg
 Fibers  2g
 Sodium 15 mg
 Potassium  270 mg
 Fat 1.4g
 Calcium 2 mg

Steps of cultivation

1. Soak seeds in cold water for 12 to 16 hours, then drain seeds

2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten 

4. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone)

5. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days 

6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

7. After 12 to 16 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

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