Mustard Cress
| Facts |
| The taste |
Mild, spicy, similar to washabi |
| Germination |
2 - 3 days |
| Growth until harvest |
5 - 14 days |
| Nitrogen requirements |
high - heavy feeder |
| pH range |
6.0 - 6.5 |
| Ec - area |
1.2 - 2.4 |
| Size |
up to 7.5 cm |
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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 |
at least 16 hours of exposure per day, light should be at a distance of 30 cm from the plants |
| Germination temperature |
21°C |
| irrigation |
- Flood and drain 3 times a day, growth medium must be moist
- spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening |
| Preferred system |
Ebb and flow systems , deep water nutrient film technology |
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| Nutritional values per 100g |
| Calories |
15 kcal |
| Carbohydrates |
3g |
| Vitamin A |
9% daily needs |
| Vitamin C |
44% daily needs |
| Vitamin K |
120% daily requirements |
| Proteins |
2g |
| Fibers |
2g |
| Copper |
10% daily as needed |
| Vitamin B6 |
6% daily as needed |
| Vitamin E |
8% daily as needed |
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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 with any cover and weigh down with a maximum of 1 kg
5. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days
6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system
7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 5 - 14 days
8. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures
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