Brown Rice (Sprouts)

Facts about Brown Rice

The taste

Mild, nutty

Germination

1 to 2 days

Growth until harvest

2 to 4 days

Nitrogen requirements

moderate - moderate eater 

pH range

6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants

Ec - area

1.2 - 1.8   suitable fish

Size

up to 2 cm 

Cultivation

Soaking the seeds

for 4 to 24 hours 

Growth medium

- Stainless steel sprout sieve 
 - Sprouts made of glass or plastic 
 - Trays, perforated, different sizes available 

Light

indirect light 

Germination temperature

21°C

Irrigation

 - Flood and drain twice a day - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening if dry

Preferred system

Ebb - flood systems

Nutritional values ​​per 100g

Calories

123 kcal 

Carbohydrates

25.6 g

Proteins

2.7 g

Fibers  

1.6 g

Sodium

4 mg

Potassium

86 mg

Calcium

3 mg

Iron 

0.6 mg

Fat

1g

Steps of cultivation

1. First wash the seeds briefly and then place them in clear, cool water 
2. Soak for 4 to 24 hours 
3. After soaking, transfer the seeds to the sprouting container of your choice 
4. The sprouts must be soaked with water twice every day and then turned so that air can circulate 
5. They are ready to harvest after a maximum of 4 days
6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place 

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