Method for culturing lotus root

Soil: Lycopodium nutans grows well in loose, fertile, well-drained, acidic soil. Illumination: It is naturally like light, during the growth period to receive adequate light to promote plant growth. Watering: It is drought-resistant, moisture requirements are not high, do not need regular watering. Do not overwater. Temperature: Not cold-resistant, warm and hot climate, the appropriate temperature during the growth period of about 25 ℃, winter temperature should not be lower than 0 ℃.

1. Soil:

Lotus is not strict with soil quality and can grow in a wide range.It grows best in clay soil with rich organic matter, deep soil layer and strong water storage.

2. Illumination:

Lotus root is fond of light. Sufficient light must be kept during the growth period of lotus root to help the growth of lotus root. Lack of light will lead to slow growth of lotus root, poor fruit quality and loss of commercial value.

3. Fertilization:

Lotus root is mainly based on organic fertilizer, and the fertilizer must be fully decomposed.During the growth period, topdressing should be carried out, pay attention to the combined application of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer, and also increase the application of silicon fertilizer and boron fertilizer.

4. Temperature:

Lotus root is a thermophilic plant.The initial germination temperature of lotus is about 15 , and the optimum growth temperature is 28-30 .The temperature difference between day and night is large, which is conducive to the formation of lotus root expansion.

5. Pest control:

1. Diseases: The main diseases of lotus root are black root disease and leaf blight.They can damage the leaves and rhizomes of lotus root, and can cause death seriously.Before the cultivation selects does not have the disease to plant the lotus root, simultaneously eliminates the diseased plant, thoroughly eliminates the morbidity lotus root field diseased plant and the diseased residual body.

2. Pests: The main pests of lotus root are Rhopalosiphum nymphaeae and Spodoptera litura, which can suck the juice of root and stem, spread virus, and affect the normal development and growth of plants, so dimethoate emulsion, pirimicarb wettable powder and other drugs can be used for spraying control.