Barley  Facts  The taste  Mild, earthy, slightly grassy  Germination  12 days  Growth until harvest  7 - 9 days  Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater  pH range  6.0 - 7.0  suitable plants  Ec - area  1.2 - 1.8  suitable fish  Size  13cm
Cultivation  Soaking the seeds  for 12 hours   Soak the medium  optional   Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)  - Coconut soil  - Peat-free potting soil  - Hemp mats  Light  at least 14 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 345 kcal   Carbohydrates 73.5g  Proteins 12.5g  Iron 3.6 mg  Vitamin C 0g  Fibers  17.3g  Sodium 122 mg  Potassium 452 mg  Fat 2.3g  Calcium 33 mg

Steps of cultivation 

1. Soak the seeds in cold water for 12 hours, then drain the seeds 

2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, then moisten 

4. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place

5. Germination occurs in 1 - 2 days 

6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

7. After 7 to 9 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

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