How to germinate lotus seeds

How to choose seeds

The skin of lotus seeds picked directly must turn black, and only then are the seeds fully mature.

The seeds must be easy to handle, breaking the surface tissue to allow water to penetrate and promote germination.

soak

Soaking is an important step to promote seed germination, but before soaking, make sure the front end of the seed is open, or you can cut a small hole.

Then put it in clean water (it must be clean water, otherwise the seeds will easily rot) and soak for 4 to 5 days. When the seeds have absorbed enough water and swelled, they can be planted.

Planting

Potted plants

For lotus plants grown directly in pots, plant the seeds directly in the prepared potting soil at a depth of 5 to 10 cm. Make sure the soil is relatively loose to leave enough space for the seeds to germinate.

Pond culture

If you are growing it in a small pond or a larger moist mud pot, the seeds should be wrapped with soil before planting so that they will not float to the surface of the water due to their own buoyancy. And once they sprout, the young roots will grow deep into the soil.

Hahaha, after saying so much, just try it according to the above method, even the most difficult seeds will germinate. Seed germination is only half the step in planting lotus. To wait until it truly blooms, it still requires your careful care. The editor has already prepared it for you. Let’s take a look at the daily cultivation and management techniques of lotus!