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Precautions for growing bean sprouts

Growing bean sprouts is a very simple thing, and those who are interested will even grow them at home. Bean sprouts themselves grow very quickly, so if problems arise during the growing process, they are basically ruined. If you feel that you always fail to grow suitable bean sprouts, then you might as well take a look at the information below and see whether you have done these aspects properly.

1. Control water and prevent rot

During the growing process of bean sprouts, the demand for water is especially high, so basically everyone is generous with watering, but in fact this idea is not good. When bean sprouts grow, they mainly like a moist environment. Water is certainly important, but watering too frequently is also not good, and it easily leads to rotting. When there is more water and the environment is moist, all parts of the bean sprouts are relatively fragile. If the water source is not clean, or if the sterilization of the seedling bed is not done thoroughly, then when there is too much water, the bean sprouts will begin to rot. Many people often find that when they grow them, after watering too much, many bean sprouts begin to rot, and they still cannot find the reason. At this time, you might as well control the amount of watering, and generally there will be some improvement.

2. Control light and ventilate

Because bean sprouts grow relatively quickly, their consumption of oxygen and the like is also relatively large, so the circulation of this air becomes quite important. If the air does not circulate, the bean sprouts will remain in an oxygen-deficient state for a long time, and in the end they basically will not grow well. When ventilation is not done well, sometimes an unusual smell appears in the place where the bean sprouts grow, and everyone can pay attention to this. In addition, when bean sprouts grow, their demand for light is not high, especially at the sprouting stage. At the initial stage of sprouting, they need to avoid light, while later growth requires appropriate light. Everyone should pay more attention to the control of light, as this will affect the cultivation of bean sprouts.

3. Growing temperature

There is no need to say much about the factor of temperature. Basically, anyone who has grown them knows its importance. It can be said that most people who fail at growing bean sprouts now fall because of this temperature. If the temperature requirements for different stages are not met properly, you basically cannot expect the bean sprouts to grow normally. The suitable temperature before bean sprouts sprout is generally around 15-18°C, but after sprouting it is generally above 20°C. If the temperature during the sprouting stage is below 10°C or above 25°C, then it is basically very difficult to sprout, and the temperature needs to be controlled. Secondly, choose a place with a relatively stable temperature for cultivation, and there must not be a situation with a large temperature difference. A large temperature difference will cause the bean sprouts to crack, and afterward it is also easy to cause pathogen invasion. So the importance of temperature can be imagined.

The above are some precautions when growing bean sprouts. Although growing bean sprouts looks very simple, these details determine everyone's success or failure. Many people do not know the reason when they fail to grow them well, but basically it comes from these points. After understanding this information today, pay more attention to these factors when growing them again, and I believe the bean sprouts you grow will satisfy you.

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