Basil  Facts  The taste  mild basil taste  Germination  1 to 2 days  Growth until harvest  4 to 6 days  Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder  pH range  5.5 - 6.0   suitable plants  Ec - area  1.0 - 1.6   suitable fish  Size  up to 4 cm
Cultivation  Soaking the seeds  not necessary  Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve   - Sprouts made of glass or plastic   - Trays, perforated, different sizes available   Light  not necessary   Germination temperature  23°C  Irrigation  - Flood and drain 2 to 3 times a day, spray surface with water spray in the morning and evening if dry  Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems	Nutritional values ​​per 100g  Calories 23 kcal   Carbohydrates 2.65g  Proteins 3.2g  Fibers   1.6g  Vitamin C 18 mg  Sodium 4 mg  Potassium 295 mg  Calcium 177 mg  Iron  3.2 mg  Fat 0.6g

Steps of cultivation

1. Wash seeds briefly first

2. After washing, transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice

3. The sprouts must be soaked with water 2 to 3 times every day and then turned so that air can circulate

4. They are ready to harvest after a maximum of 6 days

5. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place

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