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Cauliflower

  • Cauliflower (Microgreens)

    Cauliflower

     Facts
     The taste  Mild cauliflower flavor
     Germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  8 - 12 days
     Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder
     pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
     Ec - area  0.5 - 2.0   suitable fish
     Size  up to 10 cm

     

    Cauliflower pictures
       

     

     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, light at a distance of 60 cm above the 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  61 kcal 
     Carbohydrates  14g 
     Proteins  1.5g 
     Vitamin C  12 mg 
     Fat  0.3g 
     Calcium 59 mg 
     Fibers  1.8g 
     Iron  2.1 mg 
     Phosphates  35 mg 
     Magnesium  28 mg 

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

    2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten

    3. Cover and weigh down with any cover (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 12 days 

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

    Image: https://unsplash.com/photos/zYUn4R37o_U


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