When is the best time to plant lotus seeds?

Time to plant lotus seeds

Bowl lotus is a perennial herb. It takes about a week from sowing to germination. The most suitable time to sow the plant is around the Qingming Festival, which is from March to May. The climate at this time is suitable and the seed germination rate is the highest.

How to plant lotus seeds

1. Seed treatment: The outer skin of water lily seeds is relatively hard, so they need to be properly treated before planting. Grind a small hole in the ground on the round end to make it easier for the seeds to germinate.

2. Soak the seeds to germinate: Soak the processed water lily seeds in warm water for about 3 days. When the buds grow to 1 cm, they can be transplanted.

3. Transplanting seedlings: Choose a clean pond, pour disinfected pond mud into it, then plant the seeds, and then add appropriate amount of clean water.

Collection of lotus seeds

The flowering period of bowl lotus is from June to September. When the lotus pods begin to turn yellow and the seeds turn brown, they are mature. At this time, they need to be picked in time, placed in the light or shade to dry, and then collected.

The appearance of lotus seeds

Bowl lotus is an aquatic plant. After the plant blooms, nuts will grow, which contain a seed. The seed is oval in shape, with one end pointed and the other end round. It is black in color and has a relatively hard seed shell.