One, Xianglian ground conditions:

Good water conditions, convenient drainage and irrigation, the depth of the cultivation layer of 15cm to 20cm, pH value of 5.5 to 6.5, organic matter content of ≥ 2%, deep loamy soil.

Second, the general requirements for irrigation of lotus fields:

The water level is stable, avoiding the ups and downs; shallow can not be peeled and broken, deep can not submerge the lotus leaves.

The depth of the water level according to the different fertility stages of Xianglian and different seasons successively using shallow - deep - shallow combination of principles, flexible. That is: April Xianglian planted, sunny day irrigation shallow water, 1 to 2 inches or so, is conducive to the lotus seedling, early fast hair, cold weather plus to 3 to 4 inches, in order to prevent freezing. May after the summer, generally keep the water level 2 inches deep or so. June summer solstice, Xianglian into the beginning of the flowering period, the need for water and water consumption of water, temperature 25 ℃ or more Lotus field should be kept in the water level 5 inches deep or so to promote the blossoming of its fructification, to keep buds cool, to prevent the measurement of the temperature of the scald, and to prevent the scald, the first part of August with a 1 to 2 inch deep. Early August with 1 to 2 inches of water labor diligently irrigation, in order to facilitate the maturation of autumn lotus.