Chard
Facts |
The taste |
Similar to beetroot, earthy, spicy |
germination |
1 to 2 days |
Growth until harvest |
5 to 7 days |
Nitrogen requirements |
moderate - moderate eater |
pH range |
6.0 - 7.0 |
Ec - area |
1.4 - 2.2 |
Size |
up to 5 cm |
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Cultivation |
Soaking the seeds |
not necessary |
Growth medium |
- Stainless steel sprout sieve - Sprouts made of glass or plastic - Trays, perforated, different sizes available |
Light |
not necessary |
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 |
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Nutritional values per 100g |
Calories |
19 kcal |
Carbohydrates |
3.7g |
Proteins |
1.8g |
Fibers |
1.6g |
Vitamin C |
30 mg |
Sodium |
213 mg |
Potassium |
379 mg |
Calcium |
51 mg |
Iron |
1.8 mg |
Fat |
0.2g |
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Steps of cultivation
1. Wash seeds briefly first
2. Then transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice
3. The sprouts must be soaked in water 2 to 3 times every day for at least 20 minutes and then turned so that air can circulate
4. The seeds sprout after 3 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 6 days
5. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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