Fenugreek

 Facts
 The taste  Mild, nutty, sweet, fresh 
 Germination  2 to 3 days
 Growth until harvest  8 days
 Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
 pH range  6.2 - 6.5   matching plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 2.4   suitable fish
 Size  up to 5 cm

 

Fenugreek sprouts
   

   

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  soak for 8 hours 
 Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
 - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 
 Light  indirect light from the third 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  323 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 48.4g 
 Potassium  770 mg 
 Vitamin C  3 mg 
 Fat 6.4g 
 Proteins  23g 
 Fibers  24 mg 
 Sodium 67 mg 
 Calcium 176 mg 
 Iron  1 mg 

Steps of cultivation

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

2. Soak for 8 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 to 3 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 8 days

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

                                                 

Image:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/moggsoceanlane/6764001647/

 

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