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Endive

  • Endive (Microgreens)

    Endive

     Facts
     The taste  Bitter, like full-grown endives
     Germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  8 - 15 days
     Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater
     pH range  5.5   matching plants
     Ec - area  2.0 - 2.4  suitable fish
     Size  7cm

     

    Endive picture
       

     

     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 if dry
     Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

     

     Nutritional values ​​per 100g
     Calories 17 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 3.4g 
     Proteins 1.3g 
     Sodium  22 mg 
     Vitamin C 5.5 mg 
     Vitamin B 0.08 mg 
     Potassium 314 mg 
     Calcium 52 mg 
     Iron  0.8 mg 
     Magenesium  15 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 15 days

    Image: https://www.pexels.com/de-de/foto/grunblattrige-pflanzen-bokeh-fotografie-767240/


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