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  • Turnip (Microgreens)

    Turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa.)

     Facts
     The taste  Cabbage flavor, mild radish
     Germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  7 - 12 days 
     Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater
     pH range  6.0 - 6.5   matching plants
     Ec - area  1.4 - 1.8   suitable fish
     Size  up to 7.5cm

     

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     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  10 - 12 hours of exposure per day
     Germination temperature  at least 21 ° 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  32 kcal
     Carbohydrates  7.1g
     Proteins  1.5g
     Fibers  3.2g
     Calcium  190 mg
     Iron  1.1 mg
     Vitamin C  60 mg
     Fat  0.3g 
     Magnesium  17 mg
     Phosphate  23 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. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days

    5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    6. If the leaves turn green slowly, the exposure time must be extended 

    7. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 7 to 12 days 

    8. Stop all watering 12 hours before harvest to ensure the microgreens stay fresh longer

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  • Turnip (Microgreens)

    Turnip (Brassica napus subsp. rapifera.)

     Facts
     The taste  Peppery, mild 
     Germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  8 - 12 days
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater 
     pH range  6.0 - 6.5  matching plants
     Ec - area  1.8 - 2.4  suitable fish
     Size  7cm 

     

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     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  No direct sunlight, prefers indirect
    light and shade
     Germination temperature  at least 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 40 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 8g
     Proteins 1g
     Iron 0.4 mg
     Vitamin C 24.6 mg
     Fibers  3g
     Sodium 3 mg
     Potassium  305 mg
     Fat 0g
     Calcium 40 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface 

    2. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

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

    4. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days 

    5. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system

    6. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 8 to 12 days 

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

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