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  • Corn (Microgreens)

    Corn

     Facts
     The taste  Sweet, sugary
     Germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  12 - 16 days
     Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder
     pH range  6.0 - 6.5  matching plants
     Ec - area  1.6 - 2.2  suitable fish
     Size  6cm 

     

    Sweetcorn2 sprouts
       

     

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  for 12 to 16 hours 
     Soak the medium  optional
     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  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 86 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 18.7g
     Proteins 3.3g
     Iron 0.5 mg
     Vitamin C 6.8 mg
     Fibers  2g
     Sodium 15 mg
     Potassium  270 mg
     Fat 1.4g
     Calcium 2 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Soak seeds in cold water for 12 to 16 hours, then drain seeds

    2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

    3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten 

    4. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone)

    5. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days 

    6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    7. After 12 to 16 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

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