Steps for planting lotus in artificial ponds

The lotus is a beautiful and graceful aquatic plant whose large, abundant flowers often give people a sense of tranquility and beauty. Planting lotus not only provides beautiful landscape effects, but also has many other benefits. Here are the steps to plant lotus in an artificial pond.

1. Choose seeds and ponds

First, you need to choose lotus seeds that are suitable for your area and pond conditions. Different varieties of lotus have different adaptability and characteristics, so you should choose according to your own environmental conditions. Also, make sure the soil and water quality of the pond are suitable for lotus growth.

2. Prepare the soil

Before planting, you need to prepare the soil suitable for lotus. Lotuses prefer to grow in fertile, well-drained soil that is not too sticky. You can improve the soil fertility by adding organic matter, such as decaying leaves, compost, or animal manure, to the bottom of your pond.

3. Choose the planting time

Lotus is a seasonal plant and is generally planted when the water temperature is stable at above 10℃. Choose the most suitable planting time according to the climatic conditions in your area.

4. Choose the right seeds

Choose lotus seeds that are appropriate for your area's climate and pond conditions. You can purchase seeds at your local gardening store or farmers market, or search online for a reliable supplier.

5. Prepare seeds

Dry the purchased seeds in the sun, then soak them in water for 2-3 days until they become swollen and soft. Then take out the seeds, cover them with damp cloth or cotton, and place them in a warm place, keeping the temperature between 20-30℃.

6. Planting seeds

Sow the prepared seeds in the pond at a certain distance. Generally speaking, the distance between each seed should be between 20-30 cm. The sowing depth should be between 5-10 cm.

7. Manage water quality

Lotus needs clean water to grow. Change the water regularly to keep it clear and nutritious. At the same time, control the depth of the water to keep it at a depth suitable for lotus growth.

8. Fertilization

During the growth of lotus, appropriate fertilization is needed to provide nutrition. You can choose organic fertilizers such as rotted leaves, compost or animal manure to provide the nutrients your lotus needs.

9. Weeding

Weeds may appear during the growth of lotus and should be removed in time. Weeds can be removed by hand pulling or using herbicides .

10. Pest and disease control

Diseases and pests may appear during the growth of lotus, so pay attention to prevention and control. You can check the growth of lotus regularly and take timely measures to treat it when diseases and pests are found.

11. Harvest and storage

When the lotus flowers bloom, they can be harvested and stored. The lotus flowers can be cut and preserved in water or made into foods such as lotus cakes. At the same time, you can also dig out the rhizomes of the lotus, dry them and store them for later use.

That’s it