Leek   Facts  The taste  Sweet onion flavor  Germination  3 - 4 days  Growth until harvest  10 - 12 days  Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder  pH range  6.2 - 7.0   suitable plants  Ec - area  1.4 - 1.8   suitable fish  Size  up to 7.5 cm
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  Germination temperature  23°C - 24°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   Ccarbohydrates 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. Very long germination, it occurs in 3 - 4 days

5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

6. After 10 to 12 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

7. The best time is when the microgreens are approx. 7 cm tall and the real leaves are small

8. Leek microgreens hold their seed coat tightly, which is usually located on the tip of the stalk. They are edible but can be removed with a gentle brush before harvesting if desired

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

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