Alfalfa  Facts  The taste  Mild, nutty, light, fresh   Germination  2 days   Growth until harvest  6 days  Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater   pH range  6.5 - 7.5   matching plants  Ec - area  1.2 - 2.4   suitable fish  Size  up to 7.5 cm
Cultivation  Soaking the seeds For 8 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 29 kcal   Carbohydrates 3.8g   Proteins 4g  Fibers 2.5g  Vitamin C 8 mg  Potassium 80 mg  Sodium  6 mg  Calcium 32 mg  Iron  1 mg  Fat 0.7g

Steps of cultivation 

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

2. Soak for 8 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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