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Beetroot

  • 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

     

    Beetroot 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  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 evening
     Preferred 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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