Chick-pea

 Facts
 The taste  Mild, nutty, light, fresh 
 Germination  2 days 
 Growth until harvest  2 to 4 days
 Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder 
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area  0.8 - 1.8   suitable fish
 Size  up to 3 cm 

 

Chickpea 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  not necessary, dark germs  
 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 85 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 15g 
 Proteins 4.6g
 Fibers   4.6g
 Vitamin C 0.9 mg
 Potassium 80 mg
 Sodium  108 mg
 Calcium 0 mg
 Iron  0.8 mg
 Fat 0.8g

Steps of cultivation

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

2. Soak for 8 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. They are ready to harvest after a maximum of 4 days

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

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