Planting method of lotus seeds
Before planting lotus seeds, be sure to select seeds with full grains, no pests and diseases, and shiny surfaces, and then clamp the hard shell of lotus seeds with small pliers, or make a small hole in the ground, taking care not to hurt the germ in the seeds. After that, the seeds can be soaked in clear water to accelerate germination.
When planting lotus seeds. The flowerpot with large diameter and no drain hole at the bottom was selected as the cultivation container, and the diameter of the cultivation pot was controlled at about 30 cm, and then the flowerpot was disinfected with carbendazim solution. Mud pond soil can be selected as cultivation substrate, and it can be stirred into slurry with water to provide a soft growth environment for lotus seeds.
When the pot soil is ready, it can be planted. Now, dig a small hole in the surface of the soil, then put the sprouted lotus seeds in the small hole, with the sprouted side facing up, and finally cover it with a layer of soil. After the lotus seeds are put on the plate, they should be properly watered to make the soil slightly moist and ensure that there is a water layer of about 5 cm.
When breeding lotus seeds in the later stage, water should be added every 5 days or so, and you can choose river water or rain water to ensure sufficient water. Note that when the temperature is low, water can be added to lotus seeds every 2 ~ 3 weeks to prevent them from freezing.