In the process of planting lotus root in water tank, it is best to choose the soil in the pond as the cultivation substrate, or add the decomposed base fertilizer to the soaked garden soil, put the lotus root nodes with terminal buds into the soil, and then irrigate them one week later. It is best to eat sugar water or river water, and the temperature can be controlled at around 25℃ ~ 30℃.

1, substrate treatment

When planting lotus roots in a water tank, water demand is a key step in the diagram of how to raise lotus roots in a water tank. It is best to use pond water or river water, and the soil added to the bottom of the pond is best to use pond soil, or soak the garden soil and add a proper amount of decomposed base fertilizer to facilitate the growth of lotus roots.

2. Planting management

Put the lotus root nodes with terminal buds into the soil, add appropriate amount of water, turn the end with terminal buds upward, then cover the base with soil compaction, and keep the best moist state after pouring water. A week later, fill the tank with water until the water surface is submerged to two-thirds of the lotus root node.

3. Water change treatment Because lotus roots like to grow in soil containing organic matter, it is best to change water every 3 ~ 4 weeks, which can provide a good growth environment for roots and avoid root rot. When the weather is hot, the number of water changes can be increased, and growth liquid can be added each time to promote root growth.

4. Environmental management

After planting, the water tank should be placed in the leeward and sunny environment, so that the lotus root can grow faster, and the illumination should not be less than 8 hours every day to promote the flowering of the plant. The temperature should be controlled at about 25℃ ~ 30℃, and it should be heated below 15℃.