Adzuki Bean
Facts |
The taste |
Mild, nutty, like kidney beans |
Germination |
12 days |
Growth until harvest |
2 - 4 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
low - weak eater |
pH range |
5.8 - 7.5 |
Ec - area |
1.2 - 2.0 |
Size |
up to 2 cm |
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Cultivation |
Soaking the seeds |
soak for 8 to 12 hours |
Growth medium |
- Stainless steel sprout sieve - Sprouts made of glass or plastic - Trays, perforated, different sizes available |
Light |
not necessary, dark germs |
Germination temperature |
21°C |
irrigation |
- Flood and drain 2 to 3 times a day, spray superficially with water spray in the morning and evening if seeds are dry
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Preferred system |
Ebb - flood systems |
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Nutritional values per 100g |
Calories |
350 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
63g |
Potassium |
980 mg |
Vitamin C |
12 mg |
Fat |
1g |
Proteins |
23g |
Fibers |
17 mg |
Sodium |
15 mg |
Calcium |
80 mg |
iIon |
5.4 mg |
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Steps of cultivation
1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water
2. Soak for 8 to 12 hours
3. After soaking, transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice
4. The sprouts must be soaked with water 2 to 3 times every day and then turned so that air can circulate
5. The seeds sprout after 2 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 4 days
6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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