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Mint

  • Mint (Microgreens)

    Mint

     Facts
     The taste  Sweet, mint 
     Germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  10 - 14 days
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  5.5 - 6.0  suitable plants
     Ec - area  2.0 - 2.4  suitable fish
     Size  5cm

     

    Mint2 Microgreen
       

     

     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  10 - 12 hours of exposure per day
     Germination temperature  at least 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 70 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 14.9g
     Proteins 3.8g
     Iron 5.1 mg
     Vitamin C 31.8 mg
     Fibers  8g
     Sodium 31 mg
     Phosphates  569 mg
     Fat 0.9g
     Calcium 243 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. 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 baking stone), store in a dark place 

    5. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days 

    6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

    7. If the leaves only turn green slowly, the exposure time must be extended  

    8. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 10 to 14 days 

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