Corn  Facts  The taste  Sweet, sugary  Germination  2 to 3 days  Growth until harvest  3 to 5 days  Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder   pH range  6.0 - 6.5   matching plants  Ec - area  1.6 - 2.2   suitable fish  Size  up to 3 cm
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  indirect light   Germination temperature  21°C  irrigation  - Flood and drain twice a day - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry  Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems	Nutritional values ​​per 100g  Calories 86 kcal   Carbohydrates 18.7g  Proteins 3.3g  Fibers   2g  Vitamin C 6.8 mg  Sodium 15 mg  Potassium 270 mg  Calcium 2 mg  Iron  0.5 mg  Fat 1.4g

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. Dab the seeds after soaking and then transfer them to the sprouting container of your choice

4. The sprouts must be soaked with water twice every day for 10 minutes and then turned so that the air can circulate

5. After 3 to 5 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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