Lotus seeds have no dormancy period, so they can be sown all year round, but the water temperature should be kept above 16 ℃. Under the condition of moderate temperature and light, it is beneficial to its growth. After sowing, spring is usually 50 - 60 days, winter and autumn are 60 - 80 days before flowering.
1. Seed treatment: the shell of lotus seed is hard, and a break is necessary before sowing. When the break is made, it can be worn on the rough cement ground or broken with pliers. Be sure not to damage the seed blank or remove the shell.
2. Sprouting: keep the water temperature at 20-30 ℃ in summer, and completely soak the seeds in a bowl or basin, and change the water twice a day. It will germinate in seven days. After germination, keep ventilation, enough light, no water shortage, 2 weeks later will grow fine roots and small lotus leaves.
3. Bud planting: select invincible hole or plastic flowerpot, add half pot of garden soil into the basin, do not apply fertilizer, directly press the fine root of lotus seedling into the soil. Pay attention to appropriate amount of water, water can not submerge lotus leaves.
1. Watering: after 2-3 weeks of planting and transplanting, it will enter the peak growth period. At this time, it is necessary to water frequently, especially to ensure that the water basin cannot leave the water in summer. Meiyu season rainfall concentration, but also pay attention to the water level can not exceed the leaves, timely drainage.
2. Fertilization: Lotus likes fertilizer, but it can't be applied too much, or it will burn the seedlings. Summer should be based on phosphorus, potassium fertilizer, appropriate cake fertilizer or compound fertilizer can also be, after the summer can be fertilized every 15 - 20 days.
