Detailed Explanation of Lotus Root Harvesting Methods and Technical Key Points
Lotus root is an aquatic vegetable with a very large planting area in China. When growing lotus root, we must not only do a good job with management. When it matures, we must do an even better job with harvesting the lotus root, because lotus root breaks easily, and it is also divided into shallow-water and deep-water lotus root, among others. Therefore, harvesting lotus root is extremely important, so how should lotus root be harvested? Let's take a look below at the lotus root harvesting methods together with the editor!
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. 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 leaves is basically the growing position of the lotus root. However, because the underground part of the lotus root plant is fairly complex, sometimes it is impossible to determine exactly which rear handle leaf and terminal leaf form the connecting line. At this time, we can remove these two leaves, then insert the leaf stalks into the water and blow air into the ventilation holes of the leaf stalks.
After blowing air, if bubbles come out of the leaf stalks inserted in 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, lifting them with your hand will basically let you know the growing position of the lotus root.
2. Shallow-water lotus root harvesting method
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, first dig away the soil around the lotus root, then break the lotus rhizome downward along the lotus root leaves, and directly drag the whole lotus root out. If the soil is relatively dry and firm, then be careful to dig away the dry soil layer by layer first, taking care not to damage the lotus root, and then directly dig out the whole lotus root.
3. Deep-water lotus root harvesting method
Deep-water lotus root can be harvested after the aboveground part of the lotus root begins to turn yellow and wither and the lotus root body has matured. Draining water for deep-water lotus root is generally difficult, so harvesting is mostly done with the water present. Similarly, when harvesting, the position of the lotus root must be determined, and then the feet can be used to determine the position of the lotus root. When the position of the lotus root is felt, 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 outside, 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!