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Spinach

  • Spinach (Microgreens)

    Spinach

     Facts
    Incompatible with  Histamine intolerance / HIT
     The taste  Like spinach
     Germination  4 - 5 days
     Growth until harvest  7 - 10 days
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  5.5 - 7.0   suitable plants
     Ec - area  1.8 - 2.3   suitable fish
     Size  up to 7.5 cm

     

    Spinach2 microgreens
       

      

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  recommended at least 6 hours  
     Soak the medium  not necessary 
     Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
    - Coconut soil
    - Peat-free potting soil
    - Hemp mats
     Light  at least 6 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 5 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 1.38g 
     Phosphates  2.9 mg 
     Vitamin C 0.05 mg 
     Fat 0.3g 
     Proteins 0.18g 
     Fibers  0.85 mg 
     Magnesium 5.4 mg 
     Calcium 31 mg 
     Iron  1.1 mg 

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 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 with any cover and weigh down (e.g. 2 kg), store in a dark place  

    6. Germination occurs in 4 - 5 days

    7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

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

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

    Image: https://pixnio.com/flora-plants/crops/green-spinach-agriculture#


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