Oregano

 Facts
 The taste  Earthy, spicy and sweet
 Germination  5 - 7 days
 Growth until harvest  16 - 22 days
 Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0  suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.8 - 2.3  suitable fish
 Size  7.5cm

 

Oregano microgreens
   

 

 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  22°C - 25°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 5 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 1.38g 
 Proteins 0.18g 
 Fat 0.3g 
 Vitamin C 0.05 mg 
 Phosphates 2.9 mg 
 Fibers 0.85g 
 Calcium 31 mg 
 Iron  1.1 mg 
 Phosphates 2.9 mg 

Steps of cultivation

1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten

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

4. Germination occurs in 5 - 7 days

5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

6. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 16 to 22 days 

7. Stop all watering 12 hours before harvest so that the microgreens stay fresh longer 

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