Red beet  Facts  The taste  Mild, earthy, similar to leaf spinach  Germination  2 to 3 days   Growth until harvest  5 to 8 days  Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater   pH range  6.0   matching plants  Ec - area  1.8 - 2.2   suitable fish  Size  up to 5 cm
Cultivation  Soaking the seeds  For 8 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  20°C - 25°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 29 kcal   Carbohydrates 7g   Proteins 1g  Fibers 2g  Vitamin C 5 mg  Potassium 0 mg  Sodium  53 mg  Calcium 80 mg  Iron  1 mg  Fat 0.7g

Steps of cultivation

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

2. Soak for 8 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 2 to 3 days the seeds will sprout and after 5 to a maximum of 8 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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