Nasturtium 

 Facts
 The taste  Hot, intense like wasabi
 Germination  12 days
 Growth until harvest  8 - 12 days 
 Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
 pH range  6.0 - 6.5  matching plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 2.4  suitable fish
 Size  6cm

 

Nasturtium microgreens
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  for 4 to 8 hours
 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
 Germination temperature  at least 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 134 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 5.5g
 Proteins 2.2g
 Iron 1.3 mg
 Vitamin C 69 mg
 Fibers  1.1g
 Magnesium  38 mg
 Vitamin B6 0.25 mg
 Vitamin E  0.7 mg
 Calcium 81 mg

Steps of cultivation

1. Soak seeds for 4 to 8 hours and then drain 

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 1 - 2 days 

6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 12 days

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

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