Which month is best to plant lotus?

There are some beautiful plants that do not appear on common land, but grow from the mud in the water, such as the lotus. The lotus is a typical aquatic plant that usually grows in still water environments such as ponds and lakes. Let’s learn below which month is the best for planting lotus?

Which month is best to plant lotus?

The time to plant lotuses varies depending on geographic location, but is usually in spring or early summer. The specific time is as follows:

Southern region: Between March and May, since the temperature in the southern region rises earlier, this period is suitable for planting lotus.

Northern region: Since the temperature in the northern region rises later, the suitable planting time should start from late April to avoid affecting the growth of lotus due to unstable temperature.

Yangtze River Basin: The most suitable time for planting is around Qingming Festival, which is usually around early April.

Lotus planting method

1. Lotus seed processing

Since the shell of lotus seeds is very hard and not easy to absorb water and soften, the lotus seeds need to be cracked to increase the germination rate. The methods of breaking include grinding, clamping, shearing, and cutting, etc. Be careful not to damage the embryo.

2. Soaking seeds

Place the lotus seeds in clean water at a temperature above 20 degrees Celsius to allow them to absorb water, soften the seed shell, and allow the embryo to absorb water and expand. This process only takes one day, or half a day when the temperature is high.

3. Choose the right container and soil

Potted lotus can be planted in watertight containers such as pots, tanks, and bowls. The best soil to choose is more fertile soil such as pond mud, river mud, paddy field soil or vegetable garden soil, among which pond mud is the best.

4. Apply base fertilizer and soak the soil

The fertilizer mixed into the soil before planting should be mainly decomposed organic fertilizer , and avoid applying quick-acting chemical fertilizers or undecomposed organic fertilizers. The soaking time of the soil depends on the soil quality, and the standard is to soften it.

5. Planting

Plant the seedlings directly in the mud in the center of the pot, bury the entire lotus seed in the mud without exposing it, and add 2-3 cm of water after planting.

6. Management

During the floating leaf period, the water depth should be maintained at 3-5 cm, and more sunlight should be provided to increase the water temperature in the pot. Pay attention to pruning during the vegetative growth period, remove yellow leaves in time, and maintain ventilation and light transmission. Pay attention to adding water during the flowering and fruiting period to prevent dehydration from affecting growth.

7. Light and moisture

Lotus likes plenty of sunlight and needs at least 5 hours of sunlight a day. In summer, water needs to be replenished in time. If tap water is used, it needs to be dried in the sun for 1-2 days in advance.

8. Fertilization

During the growing period, attention should be paid to reasonable fertilization to promote the nutritional growth of lotus and the formation of flower buds. During the flowering and fruiting period, the amount of fertilizer should be adjusted according to the growth conditions.

In short, lotus planting requires a suitable environment and temperature. In addition, the seeds need to be processed in advance, otherwise it will be difficult to germinate.