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Buckwheat

  • Buckwheat (Microgreens)

    Buckwheat

     Facts
     The taste  Slightly sour, like salad 
     Germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  7 - 9 days
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  6.0 - 7.0  suitable plants
     Ec - area  1.2 - 1.6  suitable fish
     Size  7cm

     

    Buckwheat microgreens
       

     

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  12 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
     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 343 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 71.5g
     Proteins 13.3g
     Iron 2.2 mg
     Vitamin C 0 mg
     Fibers  10g
     Sodium 1 mg
     Potassium 460 mg
     Fat 10g
     Calcium 18 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Place the seeds in a bowl of cold water to soak for 12 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 and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place 

    6. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days 

    7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system  

    8. After 7 to 9 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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