Beetroot
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Beetroot (Microgreens)
Beetroot
Facts The taste Mild, earthy, similar to leaf spinach Germination 2 - 5 days Growth until harvest 10 - 20 days Nitrogen requirements moderate - moderate eater pH range 6.0 matching plants Ec - area 1.8 - 2.2 suitable fish Size max. 10 cm 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 matsLight 12 hours of exposure per day Germination temperature 21°C Irrigation - Flood and drain 2-3 times a day as soon as growth medium becomes dry
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and eveningPreferred system Ebb - flood systems Nutritional values per 100g Calories 22 kcal Carbohydrates 4.3g Vitamin A 35% daily requirement Vitamin C 33% daily requirement Vitamin K 333% daily demand Vitamin E 10% daily requirement Calcium 9% daily requirement Proteins 2.2g Fibers 3.7g Manganese 35% daily requirement Magnesium 17% daily requirement Steps of cultivation
1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface
2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, coriander requires a lot of space, approx. 1 seed per cm²
3. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer
4. Cover with any cover and weigh it down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place
5. Germination occurs in 2 - 5 days
6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
7. After 10 to 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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