Choose healthy lotus root, soil, water tank, water
Add a layer of dead leaves or straw to the bottom of the container, and then add 15 to 20cm thick organic fertilizer and sludge. (if possible, it is better to use tangmud)
Choose two lotus nodes with buds as lotus seeds, lotus buds can be stained with grass ash, play a role in sterilization and disinfection.
The lotus root node will be buried in the soil about 2cm, plus water, let the water fully soak the basin soil.
Germination and growth period: before the first leaf of lotus root appears, keep 4 to 7cm shallow water to promote the germination of lotus root.
Peak period of growth: when the stems and leaves of lotus root grow vigorously, a large number of lotus root leaves appear, during which the depth of water layer is kept at about 12 to 15cm.
Lotus period: Lotus no longer grows new leaves, which means lotus begins to grow. At this time, the water layer drops to about 4 to 7cm.
After the lotus root has long leaves, it can apply P and K fertilizer every half a month to promote its growth. Lotus pregnancy bud period is to apply potassium phosphate fertilizer or rotten cake water fertilizer, which can make the flower full.
The suitable growth temperature of lotus is 25-35 ℃, which ensures at least 6 hours of light every day. Do not put it in the shade for maintenance, otherwise lotus is easy to grow in vain and difficult to blossom.
