How to plant lotus roots
Article guide: How to plant lotus roots and the experience of green plant maintenance related to the cultivation and planting techniques of lotus roots, the following editor will provide you with detailed answers
Preparing the lotus root field: In the south, choose to plant from March to April, and in the north, choose to plant in early May. Use deep, fertile, clayey soil for planting, and also apply base fertilizer.
Selecting lotus root seeds: Use mother lotus roots with full heads, fat bodies, and intact terminal buds, or fully matured daughter lotus roots as seedlings.
Planting method: Directly plant the prepared lotus root seeds into the soil, initially adding 5-6 cm of shallow water, increasing the water volume during the middle growth stage, and then reducing the water level in the later stage.
Field management: Reasonably apply top dressing and strengthen pest and disease control.
I. Preparing the lotus root field
Lotus roots are suitable for growing in hot and rainy seasons. If planted in the southern region, it is usually planted from March to April, and if planted in the northern region, it is usually planted in early May. Lotus roots are aquatic plants and should be planted in deep, organic-rich, slightly acidic to neutral clayey soil, and 5-6 cm of shallow water should be added to the soil. During growth, lotus roots consume a lot of nutrients, and it is necessary to apply decomposed chicken and duck manure as a base fertilizer to improve soil fertility and meet the nutrient requirements of lotus roots.
II. Selecting lotus root seeds
Select mother lotus roots with full heads, fat bodies, intact terminal buds, small nodes, and bright color, or fully matured daughter lotus roots. Such seeds can ensure the survival rate after planting. It is best to dig, select, and plant immediately.
III. Planting method
The method of planting lotus roots is very simple. Directly plant the prepared lotus root seeds into the soil, controlling the depth. After planting, it is also important to manage the water level. Initially, maintaining 5-6 cm of shallow water is sufficient to promote germination and leaf growth. During the middle growth stage, increase the water volume, controlling the water depth at 15-16 cm, and then reduce the water level in the later stage to promote better tuber formation.
IV. Field management
Lotus roots are very fond of fertilizer and require a relatively large amount of fertilizer during growth. However, excessive fertilization can burn the seedlings, so a method of applying thin fertilizer frequently should be adopted. Spraying new high-fat film can greatly improve the utilization rate of effective fertilizer components and prevent sunburn. The quality of lotus roots is high, and it is necessary to spray ground fruit thickener to promote the thickening of the nutrient transport ducts in the underground fruit, making the lotus root fatter, the flesh crisp and tender, and achieving high-quality and high-yield. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases, and promptly apply medication for treatment once pest and disease conditions are found.
The above is an introduction to how to plant lotus roots and the methods related to lotus root cultivation and planting techniques, which can be used as a reference suggestion.