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 |
Ec - area |
1.2 - 1.6 |
Size |
up to 3 cm |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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