Daikon

 Facts
 The taste  Mild, fresh, slightly spicy
 Germination  4 to 5 days
 Growth until harvest  6 days
 Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder 
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.6 - 2.2   suitable fish
 Size  up to 7 cm 

 

Daikon Sprosesn
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  for 5 to 6 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
Iirrigation  - 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 14 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 2.6g
 Proteins 1.1g
 Fibers   1.4g
 Vitamin C 29 mg
 Sodium 16 mg
 Potassium 280 mg
 Calcium 27 mg
 Iron  0.8 mg
 Fat 0.1g

Steps of cultivation

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

2. Soak for 5 to 6 hours 

3. After soaking, dab the seeds and transfer them 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 4 to 5 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 6 days

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

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