How do you grow lotus root to achieve high yields?

Although lotus root takes a relatively long time to grow, its yield is still quite high, so how do you grow lotus root to achieve high yields?

1. How do you grow lotus root for high yields?

1. Early standing-leaf stage

We can see the lotus root's rhizome edges grow longer, and the leaves grow larger and larger. To keep the lotus root growing taller and larger and to obtain more roots, we need to start applying fertilizer heavily to the lotus pond.

Fertilizer amount: We usually apply fertilizer by directly scattering it into the lotus pond. Generally, apply organic fertilizer: 2000 jin, apply urea: about 30-160 jin, apply potassium sulfate fertilizer: about 20 jin.

2. Leaf-expanding stage

Lotus root in the leaf-expanding stage has already produced leaves that have spread out greatly. At this time, its demand for fertilizer is still very high, so we need to apply topdressing once again.

Fertilizer amount: Generally, what lotus root needs most during the leaf-expanding stage is urea, with an application rate of about 20-30 jin per mu.

3. Dealing with debris and grass

To better ensure the ventilation conditions of the pond and prevent it from having a major impact on the growth and sprouting of the lotus root, we must frequently remove duckweed, moss, and water silk (Spirogyra) in the water, which easily affect the oxygen content of the pond. Therefore, in daily management, we must frequently use fishing nets to carry out catching operations in the pond.

4. Pests and diseases

The most common pest and disease problem in ponds is fusarium wilt. This is the disease most likely to cause damage to lotus root, and it also has the highest incidence rate, usually caused by Pythium. At this time, we need to regularly use new high-fat film to carry out disinfection work.

By doing the above 4 points well when growing lotus root, you can achieve high yields.