How to plant and manage lotus seeds 1 and choose the time.
Generally, it is better to choose spring and autumn as the planting date, and avoid planting in high temperature, low temperature or dry season. March-May and August 8- 10/0 are more suitable for planting in coastal areas. In these two periods, the rainfall is sufficient and the light is relatively mild, which is beneficial to the root activity and germination of seedlings.
2. Reasonable colonization
In order to obtain high and stable yield of lotus, it is best to cultivate it in a wide row and close planting way. First, it should be planted in a plot at a rate of 4 meters? 4 meters row spacing, then put the seedlings into the hole, comb the roots and fix them with soil, let the roots fully contact the soil, water the roots after planting, and trim some branches and leaves.
3. Dressing and shaping
Lotus spray generally adopts natural round head pruning method. After the plants are planted, the trunk is reserved and the upper end is cut off 60 cm from the ground. Every year after the fruit is picked, the branches of pests and diseases, dead branches, over-dense branches and long branches should also be cut off. After cutting, grease should be applied to seal the wound to prevent the branches from cracking.
4. Fertilizer and water management
Lotus seeds grow fast and need a lot of fertilizer. For 65,438+0-4 year-old trees, quick-acting fertilizer is generally used as the main fertilizer, and an annular ditch is dug at the crown drip line for fertilization. When the fruit of the plant is small, apply less nitrogen fertilizer and more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to prevent falling flowers and fruits.