Fennel

 Facts
 The taste  Mild, peppery, sweet, light like anise
 Germination  2 to 4 days
 Growth until harvest  15 days
 Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater
 pH range  6.4 - 6.8   matching plants
 Ec - area  1.0 - 1.4   suitable fish
 Size  up to 6 cm 

 

Fennel sprouts
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  for 6 to 24 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 surface with water spray in the morning and evening if dry
 Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems
 

 

 Nutritional values ​​per 100g
 Calories 31 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 7.3g
 Proteins 1.2g
 Fibers   3.1g
 Vitamin C 12 mg
 Phosphate  50 mg
 Potassium 414 mg
 Calcium 49 mg
 Iron  0.7 mg
 Fat 0.2g

Steps of cultivation

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

2. Soak for 6 to 24 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 3 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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