Propagation methods of Lotus Root

Lotus root is an aquatic plant, also known as pond lotus, hibiscus, etc., which likes a warm and humid climate and requires sufficient sunshine, fertile and deep soil, and an environment with adjustable water level. propagation methods lotus seed propagation, whole lotus root propagation, lotus root propagation, lotus root head propagation, lotus root node propagation, terminal bud propagation, lotus whip cutting and so on, let's take a look!

Lotus seed propagation

The lotus seed is covered with a hard shell, first break the concave end of the shell, and then soak it in 26-30 ℃ water to promote budding. Wait for the bud to grow, but also soaked in water to prevent dehydration and atrophy, grow to 4 leaves and 1 whip, it can be planted in the field. Because of the slow growth in the initial stage, lotus seeds must be raised in the protected field one month in advance in order to produce lotus roots with commercial value in the same year.

Whole lotus root propagation

The propagation of the whole lotus root is to plant the whole branch of the main lotus root together with the son lotus root and grandson lotus root according to a certain row spacing, the top is inserted into the mud, and the tail tip is exposed and inserted diagonally.

Propagation of lotus root

The seed lotus root refers to the side branches on the main end, the seed lotus root has one node, two nodes, and four nodes, which is related to the place where the seed lotus root is born on the main lotus root, the closer to the lotus root head, the less the node number is, the more the node number is, the more the node number is, no matter which section of the lotus root, it can be cut off to breed alone.

Propagation of lotus root

The propagation of lotus root can be done by cutting off the top section of the main lotus root or cutting off the top section of lotus root to make seed.

Lotus root node propagation

Lotus root node propagation is to cut 5-6 cm from the node to plant seeds, which is the use of axillary buds on the lotus root node for reproduction.

Terminal bud propagation

The terminal bud propagation is to cut off the buds at the top of the main lotus root or lotus root together with the basal node and insert them in the soft soil seedbed. When cutting, if the temperature is still low, it needs to be covered with plastic film. The field can only be planted when adventitious roots grow on the basal node of the terminal bud, 2-3 leaflets grow at the top, and the external temperature has stabilized above 15 ℃. Planting method: the adventitious root and lotus whip are buried in the mud, the leaflets are exposed to the water, after planting, we should pay attention to shallow water irrigation, in order to improve the mud temperature and promote early development.

Lotus whip cuttage

After the bud on the lotus root in the field extends the lotus whip and grows to the branch, the two lotus whips with terminal buds (which keep two leaves above) are dug up and transplanted into the field. When planting, the bud head and lotus whip are shallowly buried in the mud, and the lotus leaves should reach out to the water.