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Marigold

  • Marigold (Microgreens)

    Marigold

     Facts
     The taste  Lemony, slightly spicy
     Germination  2 - 4 days
     Growth until harvest  8 to 14 days 
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  5.8 - 6.2  matching plants
     Ec - area  0.8 - 1.3  suitable fish
     Size  7cm
     
     
    Marigold microgreens 
       
     
     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  not necessary
     Soak the medium  optional
     Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
     - Coconut soil
     - Peat-free potting soil
     - Hemp mats
     Light  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  
     Carbohydrates 23.8g
     Fat 7.5g
     Proteins  14.9g
     Calories 296 kcal
     

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

    2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

    3. Moisten the seeds thoroughly with a water sprayer 

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

    5. Germination occurs in 2 - 4 days 

    6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

    7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 14 days 

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

    Image: File:Растения в Седово 077.JPG - Wikimedia Commons 


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