Basil  Facts  The taste  Strong, spicy, slightly bitter  germination  2 - 3 days  Growth until harvest  up to 20 days  Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder  pH range  5.5 - 6   matching plants  Ec - area  1.0 - 1.6   suitable fish  Size  up to 7.5cm
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  23°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  23 kcal  Carbohydrates  2.65g  Fibers  1.6g  Calcium  177 mg  Iron  3.17 mg  Vitamin B complex  1.25 mg  Vitamin C  20 mg  Potassium  295 mg  Magnesium  64 mg  Sodium  4 mg

Steps of cultivation

1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

3. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer

4. Cover with any cover and weigh it down (e.g. two bricks)  

5. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days

6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

7. After about 20 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

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

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