Lotus root is usually planted in April-May in spring, which requires the soil to be rich in organic matter. Choose strong and plump lotus roots when planting, but you can also bury them directly in the lotus field afterwards. Northern planting time: Southern lotus root and northern lotus root have different planting time. Southern lotus roots are generally planted in February, while northern lotus roots are generally planted in April-May. Greenhouse planting time: If lotus root is planted in greenhouse, it can be planted in March-April, and the temperature is controlled at 20-30℃.

Origin and planting month of lotus root

Lotus root is widely planted in China, and its common producing areas are Fujian, Zhejiang, Hunan, Jiangxi and other southern provinces.

Zhejiang lotus root

Zhejiang lotus root can be planted from April to May, and it takes about 80 days from planting to harvesting. The lotus root here tastes good, and has the functions of promoting digestion, stopping diarrhea, appetizing and clearing away heat.

Fujian lotus root

Fujian is also the main producing area of lotus root, which is mostly planted in spring, and the growth cycle is about 4 months. Lotus root has high nutritional value and can be used as tonic and medicine.

Variety and planting month of lotus root

There are many varieties of lotus roots cultivated, such as Yingcheng An Baili, Er 'an, Dazihong, Makou An Baili, Meirenhong, Wuzhi No.2 and Anhui Piaohua.

An Baili Yingcheng

Yingcheng white lotus can be planted in March, and the growth period is about 7 months. The plant has good stress resistance, large stomata and long lotus roots.

Makou An Baili

An Baili, Makou is a mid-late maturing variety, with a growth period of about 7 months, white skin, few lenticels and oval cross section.