Hydroponics and Health Benefits of Lavender
Lavender is an admired herb, with its herbal and aromatic properties attracting many growers.
Hydroponics of Lavender
Hydroponic System
There are various systems designed to grow lavender hydroponically, such as deep-water culture, DWC, NFT, and ebb and flow.
Temperature
The optimal temperature recommended for the growing of this herb lies somewhere between 68-degree and 86-degree Fahrenheit.
Nutrient Solution
pH levels to be maintained for lavender lie between 6.4 and 6.8. Moreover, the application of NPK fertilizer results in a positive increase where vegetative growth is concerned.
Nutritional Profile of Lavender
The following nutrients are present in 100g of the lavender herb.
Energy
The total energy attained from this particular serving is 579 Kcal. (FoodData Central, 2019)
579 kcal
Vitamins and Dietary Fibers
Lavender consists of several vitamins, such as A, B, D, E, and K, along with 12.5g of dietary fiber. (FoodData Central, 2019)
Fat
The nutritional makeup of lavender consists of the highest concentration of fat, which is 49.9g. (FoodData Central, 2019)
ORAC Value
The ORAC count of this herb is 360 units.
Health Benefits of Lavender
Lavender has been serving as a therapeutic agent for centuries and was also used as an antibacterial at the time of World War I. The herb possesses various carminative, sedative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-depressive properties, as well as antimicrobial effects. (Peir Hossein Koulivand, 2013)
Chemistry of Lavender
There are a total of 50 compounds present in lavender. The primary ones found in the herb are linalool, camphor, eucalyptol, lynalil acetate, and borneol. Their percentage stands at 30.3%, 8.84%, 3.9%, 23.6%, and 5.49%, respectively. (Dorin Camen, 2016)
References
- Dorin Camen, N. H. (2016). Research Concerning the Influence of Fertilization on Some Physiological Processes and Biochemical Composition of Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia L.). Agriculture and Agricultural Science Procedia, 198-205.
- FoodData Central. (2019, April 1). Retrieved from US Department of Agriculture: hhttps://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html\#/food-details/170567/nutrients
- Peir Hossein Koulivand, M. K. (2013). Lavender and the Nervous System. Hindawi.
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