Radish

 Facts
 The taste  Peppery, fresh 
 Germination  2 to 3 days 
 Growth until harvest  6 days
 Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder 
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.6 - 2.2   suitable fish
 Size  up to 7 cm 

 

Radish2 sprouts
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds  For 6 to 12 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 43 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 3.6g 
 Proteins 3.8g
 Fibers 2.5g
 Vitamin C 28.9 mg
 Potassium 86 mg
 Sodium  6 mg
 Calcium 51 mg
 Iron  0.9 mg
 Fat 2.5g

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. 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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