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Lovage

  • Lovage (Microgreens)

    Lovage

     Facts
     The taste  Celery taste, bitter, mild
     Germination  6 - 14 days
     Growth until harvest  18 - 24 days
     Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater
     pH range  6.0 - 7.0  suitable plants
     Ec - area  1.0 - 1.6  suitable fish
     Size  5cm

     

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     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 to 14 hours of exposure per day
     Germination temperature  approx. 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 42 kcal
     Carbohydrates 5g
     Proteins 3.5g
     Vitamin C 45 mg 
     Fat 0.8g
     Calcium 150 mg
     Magnesium 30 mg
     Iron  2 mg 
     Sodium 51 mg
     Magnesium  30 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

    2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters 

    3. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer 

    4. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a baking stone), store in a dark place 

    6. Germination occurs in 6 - 14 days 

    7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system  

    8. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 18 to 24 days 

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

    Image: CC BY-SA 2.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/yashima/2497265614 


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