How to grow lotus with dried lotus seeds

1. Can it be grown?

Dried lotus seeds are lotus seeds that have been dried. They are no longer alive and can no longer breathe and grow, so no matter how hard you try, you cannot grow them. However, you can use fresh lotus seeds to plant it. Although it can be grown, it is difficult to maintain and the chance of success is very small. You need to pay attention to the right methods and take good care of it.

2. How to plant lotus seeds

1. First, you need to select lotus seeds with good growth potential. They need to have skin on and no damage or disease. This will lay the foundation for later growth.

2. Use a sharp knife to cut off 2-3 mm of the seed coat at the top. This is to make it easier for water to enter when soaking later.

3. Then place it in a container, pour an appropriate amount of water, soak it in the water for about 2-3 days, and after observing that it absorbs water and becomes swollen, you can take it out of the water and plant it in a flowerpot. The potting soil inside should be loose in texture and have good permeability.

4. Then bring the basin into the large water tank and keep 3-4 cm deep water on it. Keep the surrounding temperature at around 25-30 degrees. After waiting for about 8-10 days, fine buds will grow, and then leaves will gradually grow. In the second year, flowers will bloom.