Onion

 Facts
 The taste  Intense, like onion or garlic
 Germination  2 to 5 days 
 Growth until harvest  10 to 15 days
 Nitrogen requirements  moderate - moderate eater 
 pH range  6.0 - 6.7   suitable plants
 Ec - area  1.2 - 1.8   suitable fish
 Size  5 to 9 cm  

 

Onion sprouts
   

 

 Cultivation
 Soaking the seeds For 12 hours 
 Growth medium  - Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
 - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 
 Light  Indirect light from the fourth 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 7.8 mg
 Phosphates 37 mg
 Sodium  6 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 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 for 20 minutes and then turned so that air can circulate 

5. The seeds sprout after 4 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 10 to 15 days

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

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