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Anise

  • Anise (Microgreens)

     Anise

     Facts
     The taste  Mild, sweet, similar to licorice
     Germination  7 - 10 days
     Growth until harvest  17 - 20 days
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  5.8 - 6.4  matching plants
     Ec - area  0.9 - 1.4  suitable fish
     Size  7cm

     

    Anis
       

     

     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  at least 21°C
     irrigation  - Flood and drain twice a day
     - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry 
     Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

     

     Nutritional values ​​per 100g
     Calories 29 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 7.1g 
     Proteins 1.2g 
     Fibers 3.5 mg 
     Vitamin C 10.6 mg 
     Sodium 53 mg 
     Potassium 412 mg 
     Calcium 47 mg 
     Iron  0.9 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 7 - 10 days

    5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    6. After 17 to 20 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

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