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Onion

  • Onion (Microgreens)

     Onion  

     Facts
     The taste  Onion and garlic flavor
     Germination  3 - 4 days (less if soaked)
     Growth until harvest  12 days
     Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater 
     pH range  6.0 - 6.7   suitable plants
     Ec - area  1.2 - 1.8   suitable fish
     Size  up to 10 cm

     

    Onion2 microgreens
       

      

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  optionally for 2 to 4 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  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 32 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 7.3g 
     Proteins 1.83g 
     Vitamin C 18 mg 
     Fat 0.19g 
     Calcium 72 mg 
     Fibers  2.6g 
     Iron  1.48 mg 
     Phosphates  37 mg 
     Magnesium 20 mg 

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Optionally, place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 2 to 4 hours

    2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

    3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

    4. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer

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

    6. Germination occurs in 3 - 4 days

    7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    8. After 12 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

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

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