French lentils 

 Facts
 The taste  Sweet, like sunflower seeds
 Germination  2 days
 Growth until harvest  2 to 3 days
 Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater 
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 2.4   suitable fish
 Size  up to 4 cm 

 

French lentils2 sprouts
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  for 8 to 12 hours 
 Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
 - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 
 Light  little indirect light 
 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 354 kcal 
 carbohydrates 60.4g
 Proteins 27.1g
 fibers 31.2g
 vitamin C 5 mg
 sodium 6 mg
 potassium 320 mg
 Calcium 62 mg
 iron  7.5 mg
 Fat 1g

Steps of cultivation

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

2. Soak in it for 8 to 12 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. After 2 to 3 days they are ready to harvest 

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

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