When is the best time to plant lotus root?

Which month is suitable for planting lotus root?

The sowing time of lotus roots is different in the south and the north. Generally, the planting time of lotus roots in the south is February, and the planting time of lotus roots in the north is generally April-May. Basically, sowing begins when the temperature reaches above 15 degrees.

Lotus root planting method

1. Choose lotus roots: Choose pure lotus root seeds with obvious characteristics for planting. When planting lotus roots, choose the newly grown buds in the holes of the lotus root nodes. Such buds have a higher survival rate.

2. Digging a hole: Dig a hole in the selected soil, and determine the size of the hole according to the size of the lotus root bud. It should not be too big or too small. During the planting process, the lower half of the lotus root should be left outside the soil, and the upper part of the lotus root bud should be buried tilted downward.

Lotus root planting points

1. Fertilization: During the growth period, fertilizer should be applied about 2-3 times. Once is when the lotus leaves just show corners, once is when each lotus root has 5 leaves, and the last time is when all the lotus leaves have grown out.

2. Management: Note that you can raise fish and crayfish in the lotus pond, but do not raise grass carp, as grass carp will eat the lotus buds. There are also wilt diseases and corruption diseases, which are generally rare in lotus ponds. Ensure the cleanliness of the water and do not allow sewage from daily life to flow into the lotus pond.