Chinese sura tree ( Toona sinensis)  Facts  The taste Mild onion flavor   germination  7 - 10 days  Growth until harvest  16 - 24 days  Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder  pH range  6.0 - 7.0  suitable plants  Ec - area  1.8 - 2.4  suitable fish  Size  5cm
Cultivation  Soaking the seeds  for 24 hours   Soak the medium  not necessary   Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)  - Coconut soil  - Peat-free potting soil  - Hemp mats  Light  12 hours of exposure per day, light at a distance of 60 cm above the plants  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

Steps of cultivation

1. Soak seeds in cold water for 24 hours, then drain the seeds

2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten 

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

5. Very long germination, it occurs in 7 - 10 days 

6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 16 to 24 days 

8. The best time is when the microgreens are approx. 5 cm tall and the real leaves are small

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

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