Onion  

 Facts
 The taste  Onion and garlic flavor
 Germination  3 - 4 days (less if soaked)
 Growth until harvest  12 days
 Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater 
 pH range  6.0 - 6.7   suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 1.8   suitable fish
 Size  up to 10 cm

 

Onion2 microgreens
   

  

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  optionally for 2 to 4 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  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 32 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 7.3g 
 Proteins 1.83g 
 Vitamin C 18 mg 
 Fat 0.19g 
 Calcium 72 mg 
 Fibers  2.6g 
 Iron  1.48 mg 
 Phosphates  37 mg 
 Magnesium 20 mg 

Steps of cultivation

1. Optionally, place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 2 to 4 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 and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place  

6. Germination occurs in 3 - 4 days

7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

8. After 12 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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