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Carrots

  • Carrot (Microgreens)

     Carrots 

     Facts
     The taste  Mild, earthy
     Germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  8 - 14 days
     Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater
     pH range  6.0 - 6.5  matching plants
     Ec - area  1.4 - 1.9  suitable fish
     Size  8cm

     

    Carrot Microgreen
       

     

     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, light 45 - 60 cm away from plants
     Germination temperature  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 41 kcal 
    carbohydrates 0.3g
    Proteins 0.9g
    iron 1 mg
    vitamin C 5.9 mg 
    fibers  2.8g
    sodium 69 mg
    potassium 320 mg
    Fat 0.2g
    Calcium 33 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

    2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten

    3. Cover with any cover and weigh it down lightly (e.g. a paving stone)

    4. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days

    5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    6. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 14 days

    Picture: Fresh carrots with green leaves with one round piece on wh… | Flickr


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