What fertilizer is best for potted lotus root

Fertilizing time for potted lotus root

There are three main periods for fertilizing potted lotus roots. The first fertilization is carried out when the upright leaves begin to appear, the second topdressing is carried out when there are 5-6 upright leaves, and the third topdressing is carried out when the terminal leaves appear.

What fertilizer to use for potted lotus root

It is more appropriate to apply nitrogen fertilizer to potted lotus roots. After inter-row cultivation and weeding, human manure fertilizer can be applied to it to promote better growth of its root system. If it is in the lotus root formation period, it is best to apply human manure fertilizer and cake fertilizer, which is top dressing fertilizer for lotus roots, which can promote stronger fruit growth and increase yield.

Fertilization method for potted lotus root

When fertilizing potted lotus roots, usually less fertilizer is needed during the floating leaf stage, but more fertilizer is needed during the erect leaf stage, but the amount applied each time should not be too large. In addition, more fertilizer should be applied during the fruiting stage. When fertilizing, the fertilizer should not come into contact with the lotus leaves.

Precautions for fertilizing potted lotus roots

It is best to fertilize potted lotus roots in clear and windless weather, and avoid doing it at noon under the scorching sun. Also, when fertilizing, the fertilizer must not come into contact with the lotus leaves to prevent the lotus leaves from rotting.