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Thyme

  • Thyme (Microgreens)

    Thyme 

     Facts
     The taste  Earthy, herbal flavor 
     Germination  8 - 20 days
     Growth until harvest  25 - 35 days 
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  5.5 - 7.0  suitable plants
     Ec - area  0.8 - 1.6  suitable fish
     Size  5cm

     

    Thyme microgreen
       

     

     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  23°C - 24°C
     Irrigation  - Flood and drain twice a day
     - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry 
     Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

     

     Nutritional values ​​per 100g
     Calories 101 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 24.5g
     Proteins 5.6g
     Iron 17.5 mg
     Vitamin C 160.1 mg
     Fibers  14g
     Sodium 9 mg
     Potassium 609 mg
     Fat 1.7g
     Calcium 405 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

    2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial accumulations, moisten 

    3. Cover and weigh down with any cover (e.g. a paving stone) 

    4. Very long germination, it occurs in 8 - 20 days 

    5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

    6. After 25 to 35 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested

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

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