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Radish

  • Radish (Microgreens)

    Radish

     Facts
     The taste  Peppery, fresh
     Germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  approx. 10 days
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
     Ec - area  1.6 - 2.2   suitable fish
     Size  approx. 7 cm

     

    Radish microgreens
       

      

     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 12 hours of exposure per day
     Germination temperature  21°C
     Irrigation  - Flood and drain twice a day
     - spray lightly on the surface with water spray in the morning and evening
     Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

     

     Nutritional values ​​per 100g
     Vitamin A 8% daily as needed
     Vitamin B complex 24% daily needs
     Vitamin C 48% daily requirement
     Vitamin E 25% daily requirements
     Iron 5% daily as needed
     Copper 6% daily as needed
     Calcium 5% daily as needed
     Potassium 2% daily as needed
     Magnesium 11% daily requirement
     Phosphate 11% daily requirement

    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 it down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place  

    5. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days

    6. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    7. After 10 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

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

    Picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/apapac/37037208672


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