Kidney bean 

 Facts
Dangerous in its raw state!
 The taste  mild, firm nutty taste
 Germination  2 to 3 days
 Growth until harvest  7 days
 Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 1.8   suitable fish
 Size  up to 3 cm 

 

Kidney bean sprouts
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  for 12 hours
 Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
 - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 
 Light  not necessary 
 Germination temperature  23°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 29 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 4.1g
 Proteins 4.2g
 Phosphates 37 mg
 Vitamin C 38.7 mg
 Sodium 6 mg
 Potassium 187 mg
 Calcium 17 mg
 Iron  0.8 mg
 Fat 0.5g

Steps of cultivation

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

2. Soak for 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. The seeds sprout after 3 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 7 days 

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

 Please note that Kideney beans are only suitable for consumption when cooked!

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