How to germinate water lily seeds and how to plant them after germination

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1. How to germinate seeds

2. How to plant after germination

Water lily seeds are very hard and need to be broken open before soaking and germination. You can use pliers or directly rub the water lily seeds on rough and uneven ground. Be careful not to damage the embryo inside when the water lily seeds are broken. Prepare the container, put the prepared seeds into the container, fill it with warm water, change the water twice a day, and maintain a suitable temperature. They will germinate in about a week, and they can be planted after germination.

1. How to germinate seeds

1. Seed break: Water lily seeds are very hard. If they are not broken, the roots of the water will not be able to soak in, resulting in the inability to germinate. Before soaking for germination, you need to break the opening. You can use tools such as pliers, or you can directly rub the water lily seeds on rough and uneven ground. Be careful not to damage the embryo inside when breaking the water lily seeds, otherwise the survival rate will be affected.

2. Soaking and germination: Prepare the container and put the seeds in Fill the container with clean water, and then place the container in a warm place. Change the water twice a day to maintain a suitable temperature. Germination will occur in about a week.

2. How to plant after germination

1. Preparation work: After observing the germination of the seeds, they can be placed in a sunny place. In about two weeks, fine roots and young leaves will grow. While waiting for it to germinate, you need to prepare a suitable container and prepare fertile nutrient soil for later planting.

2. Plant: after four or five leaves are unfolded , it is ready for planting. Fill the container with nutrient soil, then plant the germinated water lily seeds into it, lightly compact the soil, and then add an appropriate amount of water.

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