Mint
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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 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 matsLight 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 eveningPreferred 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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