broad bean

 Facts
 The taste  Nutty, sweet
 Germination  3 - 4 days
 Growth until harvest  12 - 15 days
 Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater
 pH range  6.0 - 6.5   matching plants
 Ec - area  1.8 - 2.2   suitable fish
 Size  up to 7 cm

 

Beans
   

  

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  recommended for 6 - 24 hours 
 Soak the medium  recommended 
 Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
 - Coconut soil
 - Peat-free potting soil
 - Hemp mats
 Light  at least 12 hours of exposure per day, light 45 - 60 cm away from plants
 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 88 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 18g 
 Vitamin B1 0.13 mg 
 Vitamin C 3.7 mg 
 Sodium 25 mg 
 Proteins 8g 
 Fibers  7.5 mg 
 Magnesium 33 mg 
 Calcium 37 mg 
 Iron  1.55 mg 

Steps of cultivation

1. Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 - 24 hours

2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

4. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer 

5. Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place 

6. Germination occurs in 3 - 4 days

7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

8. After 12 to 15 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

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

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