Fenugreek (Sprouts)

Facts about Fenugreek

The taste:

Mild, nutty, sweet, fresh

Germination:

2 to 3 days

Growth until harvest:

8 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:

soak 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:

21°C

Irrigation:

- Flood and drain 2 to 3 times a day, spray superficially with water spray in the morning and evening if seeds are dry

Preferred system:

Ebb - flood systems

Nutritional values ​​per 100g

Calories

323 kcal

Carbohydrates

48.4g

Potassium

770 mg

Vitamin C

3 mg

Fat

6.4g

Proteins

23g

Fibers

24 mg

Sodium

67 mg

Calcium

176 mg

Iron

1 mg

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. The seeds sprout after 2 to 3 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 8 days
6. Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place

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