A detailed introduction to several propagation methods for lotus root

Lotus root is a nutritious and delicious vegetable that is also very popular in the market. Eating lotus root regularly brings great benefits to the body, especially for women. Lotus root is grown in most parts of China, which shows that lotus root has extremely strong adaptability to the environment. So do you know how many propagation methods there are for growing lotus root? Today I bring you several of the most commonly used propagation methods at present, and you can get a simple understanding of them.

1. Whole lotus root propagation

Whole lotus root propagation is currently the most commonly used method in lotus root cultivation. This is mainly because whole lotus root propagates quickly and also yields a high output; of course, it is also a traditional method of lotus root propagation. When selecting whole lotus root seed roots, we should choose whole lotus roots that are thick and strong, free of pests and diseases, and have plump, well-developed daughter lotus roots. Although this propagation method can ensure both yield and quality, it has one drawback: the amount of seed used is too large, which increases the cost of cultivation.

2. Lotus seed propagation

Lotus seed propagation is actually not commonly used in our daily lives. One of the most important reasons is that the lotus seed has a very hard outer shell and a low germination rate. If lotus seed propagation is to be used, seed treatment is necessary. Generally, one end of the shell is first cracked open, then the seeds are soaked in warm water to promote germination, and only after successful germination can they be planted in the field. It also has another drawback: the growth cycle is very long, which has a great impact on the economic benefits of lotus root cultivation.

3. Daughter lotus root propagation

Daughter lotus root propagation is very similar to whole lotus root propagation, but it only uses the daughter lotus roots on the whole lotus root for planting, which can greatly reduce the amount of seed lotus root used. Daughter lotus roots may have one node, two nodes, three nodes, or multiple nodes, but regardless of how many nodes a daughter lotus root has, we can cut it off for planting and propagation. However, if it is cut off and planted separately, its survival rate will decrease, so it is best to soak the seeds in naphthaleneacetic acid and then plant them.

4. Terminal bud propagation

Terminal bud propagation is a new type of propagation method. It mainly uses the buds at the tips of the main lotus root or daughter lotus roots for planting, but when preparing the terminal buds, they must be cut off together with the basal node, otherwise the survival rate is extremely low. Secondly, great care must also be taken when planting them. First, they need to be inserted into soft soil, then covered with plastic film, and only after roots appear from the growth of the basal node can they be transplanted into the field.

In fact, there are many other propagation methods for lotus root, such as lotus root head propagation, lotus root node propagation, and lotus whip cuttings, and these methods can also be used to grow lotus root. However, because the survival rate of these methods is not high and the yield is also not ideal, few people use them. The above is all the content I want to share with you today, and those who are interested can take a careful look.