How to propagate lotus root and what to pay attention to

Lotus root propagation method

The lotus root propagation methods include lotus seed propagation, whole lotus root propagation, sub-lotus root propagation, lotus root head propagation, lotus root node propagation, top bud propagation, lotus whip cuttings, etc.

Lotus root seed propagation

Lotus root seeds can be propagated. The seeds are in the mud. If it has been planted in a pond before, there is no need to sow it. It will grow on its own because lotus root seeds are easy to survive.

Lotus root natural reproduction

The natural way for lotus roots to reproduce is to propagate the whole lotus root, which mainly involves planting the main lotus root, sub-lotus roots and grandson lotus roots together, with the top inserted into the soil and the tail tip exposed above the ground, and then inserted diagonally.

How to reproduce lotus root quickly

Lotus roots can be propagated by terminal buds, which mainly involve cutting off the buds at the top of the main lotus root or sub-lotus root and inserting them into loose soil. If the temperature is low, you can cover it with plastic film, and adventitious roots will soon grow on the base of the terminal buds.

Lotus root breeding time

Lotus roots are suitable for reproduction in spring, specifically from mid-March to mid-April. The temperature at this time is suitable for the growth of the plant. If planted too early, they will be affected by cold currents and the lotus roots will be easily damaged by frost.

Lotus root propagation method

Lotus root division propagation

Cut off the root suckers with roots from the mother plant to form an independent plant. You can also trim the suckers that sprout between the leaf axils. Plant them in the soil and they will soon sprout new roots to form a new plant. Because the lotus root has long internodes, adventitious roots and buds will grow on the nodes. You can cut them with pineapple scissors to form a new plant.

Lotus root cutting propagation

After the buds on the lotus roots extend out of the lotus stems and grow branches, the two lotus stems with two leaves can be dug up for transplanting. The lotus stems and buds can be buried shallowly in the mud, and the lotus leaves should extend out of the water.

Lotus root sowing and propagation

You can put loose soil in a small wooden barrel with large capacity, put the shiny and round seeds in clean water to germinate, and then sow them in the soil when young sprouts grow. It is best to sow them in April in spring, with one end of the small sprouts facing up, and seedlings will grow after 7 days.

Lotus root breeding precautions

When planting lotus roots, you must choose a suitable plot of land. It is best to choose a field that is sheltered from the wind, facing the sun, loose and fertile, rich in organic matter, with a pH value between 6.5 and 8, with strong water and fertilizer retention capabilities, good drainage, and rich in humus for planting lotus roots.