Amaranth
| Facts |
| The taste |
Sweet. mild, similar to mustard |
| Germination |
2 - 3 days |
| Growth until harvest |
10 - 15 days |
| Nitrogen requirements |
moderate - moderate eater |
| pH range |
5.5 - 7 |
| Ec - area |
0.8 - 1.6 |
| Size |
7cm |
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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 |
| 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 |
23 kcal |
| Carbohydrates |
4g |
| Proteins |
2.5g |
| Vitamin A |
100 mcg |
| Vitamin C |
50 mcg |
| Vitamin K |
17 mcg |
| Folic acid |
21% daily needs |
| Calcium |
17% daily needs |
| Iron |
13% daily needs |
| Phosphates |
4% daily as needed |
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Steps of cultivation
1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters
3. Cover with any cover and weigh down lightly (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place
4. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
6. After 10 to 15 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested
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