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Nasturtium

  • Nasturtium (Microgreens)

     Nasturtium 

     Facts
     The taste  Hot, intense like wasabi
     Germination  12 days
     Growth until harvest  8 - 12 days 
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  6.0 - 6.5  matching plants
     Ec - area  1.2 - 2.4  suitable fish
     Size  6cm

     

    Nasturtium microgreens
       

     

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  for 4 to 8 hours
     Soak the medium  not necessary 
     Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
     - Coconut soil
     - Peat-free potting soil
     - Hemp mats
     Light  at least 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 134 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 5.5g
     Proteins 2.2g
     Iron 1.3 mg
     Vitamin C 69 mg
     Fibers  1.1g
     Magnesium  38 mg
     Vitamin B6 0.25 mg
     Vitamin E  0.7 mg
     Calcium 81 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Soak seeds for 4 to 8 hours and then drain 

    2. 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 paving stone) 

    5. Germination occurs in 1 - 2 days 

    6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

    7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 12 days

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

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