When is the best time to plant lotus root? High-yield cultivation technique tutorial
Lotus root tastes crisp and sweet, and is a vegetable loved by many people. It can not only be stir-fried, but also served cold, and even eaten raw. Many people are curious about its planting time and how to grow it for high yield. Follow the editor and take a look.
1. Planting time
The planting time for lotus root is generally from March to April, because its suitable growth temperature is between 20 and 30 degrees, so to plant lotus root, the lowest temperature must also be above 15 degrees, otherwise it is extremely difficult to survive. Also, because the temperature difference between the north and south is relatively large, the south is more suitable for planting from February to March, while the north is suitable for planting from April to May.
2. Seed selection
Selecting lotus root seeds is also an extremely critical point. Be sure to carefully observe whether there are new tender buds emerging from the lower part of the lotus root, and then check whether there are also some rhizomes growing again around it. If there are, such seedlings can be taken and planted directly. Second, when selecting seeds, choose lotus roots with a length and node sections of at least three nodes or more, and with no damage at all for planting. The most important thing is that they are virus-free, so that the lotus roots grown will be larger and better.
3. Sowing
After selecting lotus root seeds, do not leave them for too long. They must be planted immediately. However, before planting, the lotus root seeds need some treatment. After evenly mixing some targeted agents, take them for planting. Only in this way can the effect of bacteria and viruses encountered by the lotus root seeds during the growth period be effectively reduced. When planting, plant deeply, so that the lotus root seeds grow better. As for planting density, choose 30-50 cm per plant when planting.
4. Field management
One month after planting the lotus root seeds, lotus leaves and lotus flowers will grow out. At this time, we need to remove the flower buds and leaves so that they do not affect the growth of the lotus root. If they are not removed in time, they will continue to absorb nutrients, which will cause the lotus root to grow poorly. When the lotus leaves grow to 5-6 leaves, we need to topdress once. When the pond is full of lotus leaves, fertilize once more. Because many tender lotus roots begin to grow and need a large amount of nutrients, when the leaves no longer grow after the last fertilization, it means the lotus root has begun to grow, and at this time the nutrient demand is even greater. In addition, at this time the water level should be controlled at about 10-15 cm.
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