Where can I buy the latest lotus seeds?
Lotus is a perennial aquatic herbaceous flower of the genus Nelumbo in the family Nelumbonaceae, native to the tropical and temperate regions of Asia. In China, records of its cultivation date back as early as the Zhou Dynasty. Every part of it is a treasure: the rhizome and seeds are edible, and the seeds, rhizomes, rhizome nodes, leaves, flowers and seed embryos can all be used as medicine. Its cultivation value is extremely high. Let us take a look below at where lotus seeds are sold!
Where are lotus seeds sold?
Lotus seeds can be bought at flower and bird markets or online. Although lotus seeds have a very long lifespan, with seeds several hundred and even over a thousand years old still able to germinate, when selecting seeds you should choose mature and plump seeds for propagation. Moreover, lotus has an extremely strong ability to adapt to its growing environment, and can not only display its red blooms and green swaying foliage in large and small lakes and ponds, but even in small pots and bowls it can still be graceful and elegant, adorning the world.
How much do lotus seeds cost per jin?
The price of lotus seeds is about 20 to 30 yuan per jin, but prices vary greatly depending on seed quality, variety, place of origin and the market. Before growing lotus from seeds, you must first break the shell. In May and June, rub the recessed end of the seed on cement ground or a rough stone until it is worn through, then soak the seeds to raise seedlings, keeping the water clear and changing it frequently. Sprouting occurs in about a week, roots form after two weeks and the seedlings can be transplanted. Usually about 90% can bloom in the same year, but the number of blooms that year is not large.
Sowing methods for lotus seeds
1. Seed selection: When propagating lotus from seeds, choose plump, dark black, dry seeds that are not moldy, and that are fully mature.
2. Seed treatment: Rub through the end of the lotus seed that has no raised point, or cut it off with scissors, until the seed coat inside is just slightly exposed.
3. Seed germination: After treatment, soak the lotus seeds in warm water to germinate, keeping the water temperature at 10 to 15 degrees, with full exposure to sunlight.
4. Seedling transplanting: When the lotus seedlings grow to 3 to 4 floating leaves, they can be transplanted, planting one seedling per pot, transplanting as you go.
5. Planting management: Lotus is very sensitive to water loss. It likes light, likes fertilizer, likes moisture, and does not tolerate shade. Management should be strengthened when planting.