How to grow lotus, can lotus be propagated by growing lotus root?

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1. Planting methods 

2. Can lotus roots be used for planting and propagation?

You can choose to sow lotus for planting, and the time can be selected from April to August every year. Choose seeds with good quality and full grains. Break the hard shell first, then soak them in water and put them in a warm place to germinate. Before planting, the container should be selected well, such as pottery pots, mud pots, etc. The substrate can be made of pond mud, garden soil, loess, or yellow sand. Sow the seeds in, wait for a while and then add an appropriate amount of water. Increase the amount of water after the seedlings grow well.

1. Planting method 

1. Time selection: Lotus planting can be sown, and the time can be selected around April to August every year. During this period, The warmer the weather, the higher the seed germination rate and the later growth.

2. Select seeds: Lotus will bloom and bear fruit around June every year. After the fruit matures, you can take out the seeds and choose seeds with good quality and full particles. This will increase the survival rate. Higher. After selecting the seeds, you need to process them for germination. First break the hard shell without damaging the inside, then soak them in water and place them in a warm place for germination.

3. Container substrate: The container and substrate must be prepared before planting Choose it well. Its roots are relatively developed, so the container must be able to accommodate the growth. Pottery pots, mud pots, etc. can be used. The substrate can be pond mud or silt dug out from the pond. If conditions do not allow it, garden soil, loess, and yellow sand can be used to prepare it.

4. Sowing: Sow the seeds in, wait for a while and then add an appropriate amount of water. After the seedlings grow well, you need to increase the amount of water.

2. Can lotus roots be used for breeding?

In addition to sowing seeds, lotus can also be propagated by planting lotus roots. This is also one of the methods, and it is not troublesome to operate.

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