Rye

 Facts
 The taste  sweet, like wheat
 Germination  1 to 2 days
 Growth until harvest  3 days
 Nitrogen requirements  high - heavy feeder
 pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 1.6   suitable fish
 Size  up to 3 cm 

 

Rye 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  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
 

 

 Nutritional values ​​per 100g
 Calories 338 kcal 
 Carbohydrates 76g
 Proteins 10g
 Fibers   15g
 Vitamin C 0 mg
 Sodium 2 mg
 Potassium 510 mg
 Calcium 24 mg
 Iron  2.6 mg
 Fat 1.6g

Steps of cultivation

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

2. Soak for 6 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. After 3 days they are ready to harvest 

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

Image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/naotoj/48211803582 


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