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Asparagus

  • Asparagus (Microgreens)

    Asparagus

     Facts
     The taste  Mild, slightly bittersweet, delicate
     Germination  2 - 5 days
     Growth until harvest  20 - 24 days
     Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder 
     pH range  5.8 - 6.3  matching plants
     Ec - area  1.2 - 2.0  suitable fish
     Size  up to 15 cm 

     

    Asparagus microgreens
       

     

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  For 4 to 8 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 from
    germination 
     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 16 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 2.4g
     Proteins 1.6g
     Iron 0.3 mg
     Vitamin C 11.8 mg
     Fibers 0.8g
     Sodium 283 mg
     Potassium  80 mg
     Fat 0g
     Calcium 0.3 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Soak seeds in cold water for 4 to 8 hours, then drain 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. Germination occurs in 2 to 5 days 

    6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 20 to 24 days 

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

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