1. If lotus seeds want to germinate smoothly, they need to be processed in advance. The shell is relatively hard and tight, so it is difficult to germinate when sown directly. Find the small concave end of the lotus seed, and first use vise pliers to break the small opening of the seed. You can also grind it on rough ground. Do not damage the seed kernel when breaking the shell.

2. Fill the container with water and soak the seeds in the water to ensure that the water can soak the seeds. Place the seeds indoors, change the water twice a day, and maintain the surrounding temperature. They will germinate in about a week. After the seeds germinate, they can be grown in a sunny place. At this time, the light should be increased. After about two weeks, new roots will grow and 2-3 young leaves will grow.

3. Lotus seeds have no obvious dormancy period. As long as the temperature is suitable, they can be sown all year round.

4. When the lotus seeds sprout and the leaves are the size of coins and form root systems, they can be transplanted separately. Prepare a container with a diameter of 18-30 cm, fill the container with clean and pollution-free pond mud, and add water to soak it two weeks in advance. Press the fine roots of the lotus seedlings into the mud. After transplanting, you can add an appropriate amount of water, but make sure the water does not flood the small leaves.

5. Lotus seeds like light and cannot tolerate darkness, so they need to be grown in a location with sufficient light. 2-3 weeks after the lotus seeds are transplanted, they will enter the peak growth season. You can apply an appropriate amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium three-component compound fertilizer, and the fertilizer should be thin.