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Basil

  • Basil (Microgreens)

    Basil

     Facts
     The taste  Strong, spicy, slightly bitter
     germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  up to 20 days
     Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder
     pH range  5.5 - 6   matching plants
     Ec - area  1.0 - 1.6   suitable fish
     Size  up to 7.5cm

     

    Basil microgreens
       

     

     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  23°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  23 kcal
     Carbohydrates  2.65g
     Fibers  1.6g
     Calcium  177 mg
     Iron  3.17 mg
     Vitamin B complex  1.25 mg
     Vitamin C  20 mg
     Potassium  295 mg
     Magnesium  64 mg
     Sodium  4 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

    2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

    3. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer

    4. Cover with any cover and weigh it down (e.g. two bricks)  

    5. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days

    6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    7. After about 20 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

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

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