1, lotus root is usually planted in the spring, the south is mostly chosen in March-April, the north is delayed until May. The reason why choose spring planting, is because the plant likes warm climate, this time planting is conducive to its growth and development. If the temperature is too low, the planting will not sprout and may rot.

2, in order to ensure the quality of the lotus root, usually to choose the root head full, the collar buds intact and the root body is relatively fat mother root as lotus seed. The root seeds are piled up in a place sheltered from the wind, at a height of about 50-70 centimeters, underneath the straw, also covered with straw, and sprinkled with water 1-2 times a day to maintain its humidity. Generally 20 days later, the root buds will grow to about 10 centimeters, at this time can be planted.

3, planting lotus root root field must be deep soil, rich in organic matter, soil viscosity should be large, preferably slightly acidic or close to neutral. Lotus root field should be able to store water above, so that the plant can grow, planting shallow water lotus root, the depth of the lotus root field is not more than 80 centimeters, deep-water lotus root needs 1.7 meters of pool depth.

4, the lotus root is buried in the soil, and then add water appropriately, the depth of water is about 5-6 centimeters, which can promote it to germinate and draw leaves. Wait until the middle of the water depth should be controlled at about 15-16 centimeters, and then change back to shallow water at a later stage, so as to facilitate it to set roots.