The seed coat of lotus seed is thick. In order to germinate smoothly, it should be treated before planting. During the treatment, one end of the concave point can be carefully clamped with a vice, or it can be worn on the cement ground. Either way, be careful not to hurt the benevolence inside.
After treatment, the seeds should be soaked in water. The soaking time is about 3-7 days. During this period, the water should be changed twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
After soaking for about 7 days, put it in the sun. Also prepare the basin for the lotus, load the soil and water, choose the garden soil or the lotus pond soil without chemical pollution, soak in advance, pay attention not to apply fertilizer
When the leaves are long, they will also grow fine roots, so they can be transplanted. When transplanting, you should press the fine roots of the seedlings into the soil, and add some water. The depth of the water should not be less than that of the lotus leaves.
About 20 days after transplanting, you can quickly enter the growth season if you fully adapt to the new environment. At this time, if the leaves turn yellow, you should apply appropriate amount of fertilizer, apply thin fertilizer frequently, and place it in a warm place with sufficient light for maintenance. If the temperature is lower than 16 degrees, you should move it to the sunlight shed..
