Red clover  Facts  The taste  mild, nutty   Germination  1 to 2 days  Growth until harvest  6 days  Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater  pH range  6.2 - 6.5   matching plants  Ec - area  1.2 - 2.4   suitable fish  Size  up to 5 cm
Cultivation  Soaking the seeds  for 8 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 29 kcal   Carbohydrates 3.5g  Proteins 3.5g  Fibers   2.4g  Vitamin C 7.1 mg  Sodium 6 mg  Potassium 0 mg  Calcium 24 mg  Iron  0.9 mg  Fat 0.6g

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. After 3 days the seeds will sprout and from now on they need to be exposed to light for at least 8 hours every day. They 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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