Millet

 Facts
 The taste  Mild, sweet
 Germination  1 to 2 days
 Growth until harvest  3 days
 Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 1.6   suitable fish
 Size  up to 3 cm 

   Millet2 sprouts

 
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  for 6 to 12 hours
 Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
 - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 
 Light  not necessary
 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 378 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 72.9g
 Proteins 11g
 Fibers   8.5g
 Vitamin C 0 mg
 Sodium 5 mg
 Potassium 195 mg
 Calcium 8 mg
 Iron  3 mg
 Fat 4.2g

Steps of cultivation

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

2.Soak for 6 to 12 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. After 3 days they are ready to harvest and can be harvested 

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

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