Almonds

 Facts
 The taste  Bitter, nutty, slightly spicy
 germination  1 to 2 days
 Growth until harvest  3 days
 Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater 
 pH range  6.5 - 8.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 1.8   suitable fish
 Size  3cm 

 

Almond sprouts
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  for 4 to 12 hours 
 Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
 - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 
 Light  passive 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 579 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 21.6g
 Proteins 21.2g
 Fibers   12.5g
 Vitamin C 0 mg
 Sodium 1 mg
 Potassium 733 mg
 Calcium 269 ​​mg
 Iron  3.7 mg
 Fat 49.9g

Steps of cultivation

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

2. Soak for 4 to 12 hours 

3. Then transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice 

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

5. After 1 to 2 days the seeds will sprout and after 3 days they will be ready to harvest

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

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