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Broad Beans

  • Broad Beans (Microgreens)

    broad bean

     Facts
     The taste  Nutty, sweet
     Germination  3 - 4 days
     Growth until harvest  12 - 15 days
     Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater
     pH range  6.0 - 6.5   matching plants
     Ec - area  1.8 - 2.2   suitable fish
     Size  up to 7 cm

     

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     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  recommended for 6 - 24 hours 
     Soak the medium  recommended 
     Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
     - Coconut soil
     - Peat-free potting soil
     - Hemp mats
     Light  at least 12 hours of exposure per day, light 45 - 60 cm away from plants
     Germination temperature  at least 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 88 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 18g 
     Vitamin B1 0.13 mg 
     Vitamin C 3.7 mg 
     Sodium 25 mg 
     Proteins 8g 
     Fibers  7.5 mg 
     Magnesium 33 mg 
     Calcium 37 mg 
     Iron  1.55 mg 

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 - 24 hours

    2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

    3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

    4. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer 

    5. Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place 

    6. Germination occurs in 3 - 4 days

    7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    8. After 12 to 15 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

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

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