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Sunflower

  • Sunflower (Microgreens)

    Sunflower

     Facts
     The taste  Sweet, nutty
     Germination  2 - 4 days
     Growth until harvest  8 - 14 days
     Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder
     pH range  5.5 - 6.8   matching plants
     Ec - area  1.2 - 1.6   suitable fish
     Size  8cm

     

    Sunflower microgreens
       

      

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  for 24 hours 
     Soak the medium  optional
     Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
     - Coconut soil
     - Peat-free potting soil
     - Hemp mats
     Light  12 - 18 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 28 kcal
     Carbohydrates 4.4g 
     Proteins 2.2g
     Vitamin A  79.6 mg 
     Vitamin C 6.6 mg  
     Fibers 2.2g
     Iron  15.9 mg 
     Calcium 88 mg 
     Magnesium   66 mg 
     Phosphates 66 mg 

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

    2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten

    3. Cover with any cover and weigh down (max. 2 kg) 

    4. Germination occurs in 2 - 4 days

    5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    6. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 14 days


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