Amaranth  Facts  The taste  Mild, sweet, similar to mustard  Germination  2 days  Growth until harvest  4 days  Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater  pH range  5.5 - 7.0 suitable plants  Ec - area  0.8 - 1.6   suitable fish  Size  up to 7 cm
Cultivation  Soaking the seeds  for 30 minutes   Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve   - Sprouts made of glass or plastic   - Trays, perforated, different sizes available   Light  indirect light from the second day   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  371 kcal   carbohydrates 65g   potassium  508 mg   vitamin C  4.2 mg   Fat 7g   Proteins  13g   fibers  6.7 mg   sodium 4 mg   Calcium 159 mg   iron  7.6 mg

Steps of cultivation

1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water  

2. Soak for 30 minutes 

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 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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