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   matching plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 2.0   suitable fish
 Size  up to 2 cm

 

Adzuki bean sprouts
   

  

 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 

 Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

  

 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 

 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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