Detailed Analysis of the Latest Lotus Root Harvesting Methods

Lotus root is an aquatic vegetable, and its planting area in our country is very large. When we grow lotus root, we must not only do a good job in management. When it matures, we must do an even better job in harvesting the lotus root, because lotus root is easily broken, and it is also divided into shallow-water lotus root, deep-water lotus root, and so on. Therefore, the harvesting work for lotus root is very, very important. So how should lotus root be harvested? Below, let's take a look together with the editor at the harvesting methods for lotus root!

1. Determine the growing position of the lotus root

When harvesting lotus root, we must first determine the growing position of the lotus root, so that we can ensure a better harvest of the lotus root. To find the growing position of the lotus root, we first need to find the rear handle leaf and the terminal leaf of the lotus root. The area in front of the line connecting the two types of leaves is basically the growing position of the lotus root. However, because the underground part of the lotus root plant is relatively complex, sometimes it is impossible to determine exactly which rear handle leaf and terminal leaf are connected at that position. At this time, we can remove these two types of leaves, then insert the leaf stalk into the water, and blow air into the air passage of the leaf stalk.

After blowing air, if bubbles emerge from the leaf stalk inserted into the water, then it means these two leaves are connected. It also means they grow on the same underground stem and are on a straight line, so the growing position of the lotus root can basically be determined. After entering winter, the aboveground part of the lotus root has basically withered, and the leaf stalks have also dried out and become brittle, basically leaving only some short terminal leaves with a certain flexibility. At this time, by lifting them with your hand, you can basically know the growing position of the lotus root.

2. Harvesting methods for shallow-water lotus root

The harvesting method for shallow-water lotus root is relatively simple. It can be harvested directly in the water, or the water can be drained first and then harvested, which is even simpler. When harvesting, according to the position of the lotus root, we can first dig away the soil around the lotus root, then break the lotus rhizome downward along the lotus root leaves, and then directly pull out the whole lotus root. If the soil is relatively dry and firm, then be careful to first dig away the dry soil layer by layer, taking care not to damage the lotus root, and then directly dig out the whole lotus root.

3. Harvesting methods for deep-water lotus root

After the aboveground part of the lotus root begins to turn yellow and wither and the lotus root body matures, deep-water lotus root can begin to be harvested. Drainage for deep-water lotus root is generally difficult to carry out, so most harvesting is done with water present. Likewise, when harvesting, the position of the lotus root must also be determined, and then the position of the lotus root can be determined with your feet. When you feel the position of the lotus root, use your feet to push away the soil on both sides of the lotus root. Then, from the position of the lotus root leaf stalk, step and break the lotus rhizome from the outer side, then grasp the rear handle of the lotus root, support the middle of the lotus root with the other hand, and gently pull the lotus root out until it is lifted out of the water.

The above is a brief introduction to lotus root harvesting methods. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be helpful to everyone!