-Lotus – 10 seeds – AAA – Thai

Description

Lotus

 

Price:160 Taka per packet (sale price)

 

Quantity: 10 seeds

Brand: AAA (Chua Yong Seed Co., Ltd)

Country of Or: Thailand

 

Germination Rate (Approx.): 70%

Physical Purity (Min): 98%

Genetic Purity (Min): 98%

Scientific name and family

• Scientific name: Nelumbo nucifera
• Family: Nelumbonaceae
• Common names: Sacred Lotus, Indian Lotus, Padma, Kamal
• National flower of India and unofficially of Vietnam.

Native region

Native across:

• India
• Bangladesh region and Ganges basin
• Nepal
• Sri Lanka
• Southeast Asia
• Southern China
• Indochina
• Northern Australia (naturalized in some areas)

Lotus has been cultivated for over 3,000 years in Asia. Ancient India and China domesticated it for food, medicine, and religious use. It was not “invented” by one person.

Germination temperature

Research comparison:

• Minimum: ~13°C
• Good: 20–30°C
• Best practical range: 25–30°C

Bangladesh recommendation:
April–June natural weather is ideal.

Germination time

After scarifying seeds:

• Earliest: 3–5 days
• Common: 5–10 days
• Maximum: 10–15 days

Difficulty rating:
4/10 if seed coat is scarified.

Plant height, spread, sowing depth

Plant height:

• Dwarf: 1–3 ft
• Normal: 4–6 ft
• Large pond lotus: 6–8 ft

Spread:

• 4–10 ft

Seed sowing depth:

• Germinated seed: 1–2 cm

Large Bangladeshi village pond:

• Water depth: 30–90 cm ideal
• Maximum practical depth:
  5–8 ft water for mature lotus

Pond mud layer:
8–12 inches

Plant spacing

• Container: 3–5 ft apart
• Field/Pond: 4–6 ft

Row spacing

6–8 ft

Trellis/support

None required.

Rhizomes naturally anchor into pond mud.

Seed to bloom

• From seed:
  4–12 months
• Common:
  6–8 months
• Often flowers second year for seed-grown plants.

Bloom duration

• Individual flower:
  3–5 days
• Plant flowering season:
  3–5 months
• Bangladesh:
  June–October

Flower shape and size

• Shape:
  Cup-shaped to bowl-shaped
• Flower diameter:
  4–12 inches
• Petals:
  20–100+

Lifespan

• Perennial
• Typical: 10–50+ years
• Rhizomes survive many years.
• Seeds can remain viable for centuries.

Pot/container size

For rooftop:

• Width: 24–36 inches
• Depth: 14–18 inches
• No drainage holes.
• Water above soil: 6–10 inches

Soil type and ideal composition

Lotus prefers:

• heavy loamy clay
• high organic matter
• rich mud
• low floating organic debris

Ideal pH: 6.5–7.5

Ideal composition:

• Loamy soil: 55%
• Cow dung compost: 15%
• River sand: 10%
• Vermicompost: 10%
• Coconut coir: 5%
• Bone meal: 3%
• Neem cake: 2%

Sunlight

• Mature plant: 6–10 hours direct sunlight
• Best: 8+ hours
• Seed germination: Bright light but avoid harsh direct sun.

Water requirement

Aquatic plant:

• Container 24–36″:
• Water: 30–60 L over soil layer
• Keep permanent standing water
• Never allow drying

Rooftop potting mix (Bangladeshi Climate)

• Loamy soil — 50%
• Cow dung compost — 15%
• Vermicompost —10%
• Brown river sand —10%
• Coconut coir —5%
• Neem cake powder —2%
• Bone meal —2%
• Mustard cake powder (aged) —2%
• Small stones —2%
• Wood charcoal —2%

Companion plants

Good companions:

• Water spinach
• Water mint
• Taro
• Rice
• Water celery
• Water chestnut

Fragrance

• Emits Scent: Yes
• Fragrance intensity: 7/10
• Sweet, soft, floral scent.

Pests

Common:

• Aphids
• Caterpillars
• Spider mites
• Beetles
• Leaf miners

Chemical Repellents:

• Imidacloprid
• Abamectin
• Emamectin benzoate

Organic Repellents:

• Neem oil spray
• Garlic-chili extract
• Soap solution

Diseases

Common:

• Leaf spot
• Rhizome rot
• Powdery mildew
• Root fungal infection

Chemical Cure:

• Copper oxychloride
• Mancozeb
• Carbendazim

Organic Cure:

• Trichocompost
• Cinnamon
• Neem extract

Essential nutrients

Approximate uptake:

N: 20–25%

P: 10–15%

K: 25–30%

Ca: 5%

Mg: 3%

Micronutrients:
Fe, Zn, Mn, B

Organic sources:

Cow dung:
1–1.5% N

Neem cake:
4–5% N

Bone meal:
15–27% P

Mustard cake:
4–6% N

Vermicompost:
balanced nutrients

Organic fertilizer schedule

For container above:

• Cow dung: 500–700g every 45 days
• Vermicompost: 200g monthly
• Neem cake: 50g every 60 days
• Bone meal: 50–80g every 90 days
• Mustard cake: 100g fermented solution monthly

Chemical fertilizer

Young:

NPK 10:26:26
5–8g monthly

Mature:

NPK 20:20:20
10–15g monthly

Bloom stage:

NPK 0:0:50
5–10g every 20 days

Push fertilizer into soil tablets; never dissolve into pond water.

Health benefits

Rhizomes:

• improve digestion
• antioxidants
• fiber source

Seeds:

• protein
• minerals
• sleep support

Leaves:
traditional medicine

Flowers:
anti-inflammatory compounds

Edible?

Yes.

Examples:

• Lotus stem curry
• Lotus seed snacks
• Lotus root chips
• Lotus tea
• Lotus paste desserts

Special characteristics

• Self-cleaning leaves
• Thermoregulating flowers
• Ancient seeds remain viable centuries

More flowering tips

• Full sun
• Warm water
• Avoid excessive nitrogen
• Large container
• Remove dead leaves
• Use phosphorus-rich fertilizer

Uses

• Ornamental
• Food
• Religious
• Medicine
• Aquatic ecosystem
• Cut flower

Ideal Bangladesh sowing month

• Best: April–June
• Secondary: March and July

This matches Bangladesh warm season and recent climate patterns.

Difficulty

• Seed germination: 4/10
• Growing: 6/10
• Flowering: 7/10

Top commercial uses

• Cut flowers
• Lotus tea
• Lotus root vegetable
• Seed production
• Herbal medicine
• Religious supply

Average seeds per gram

• Average seed weight: 0.8–1.5 g
• Approximate: 1–2 seeds/gram

Specialties

• Leaves repel water
• Flowers produce heat
• Ancient seed longevity

Quotes

• “Like the lotus, rise above muddy waters and bloom.”
• “The lotus teaches that beauty can emerge from difficult places.”

Unknown facts

• Flowers generate warmth for pollinators.
• Leaves stay clean naturally.
• Seeds over 1,000 years old germinated successfully.

Reference Sources:

Wikipedia – Nelumbo nucifera
Plantsam Lotus Seed Guide
Homes & Gardens Lotus Growing Guide
Graines du Monde Nelumbo Germination Guide
Aujardin Lotus Cultivation Guide
ElectricVeg Nelumbo Researc

 

Tutorial Link:

 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GROWING TIPS

Recommended Items for Seedling Preparation:

-Seedling Tray Bed

–Ready Mix Soil – Potting Mix – MGSS3020

Water Spray Bottle – 500 ml

Disclaimer: In accordance with the universal custom of seed trade we give no warranty expressed or implied as to description, quality, productivity or any other matter of any way for the crop results beyond the purchased price especially under unsuitable season, abnormal weather, unsuitable soil and other unexpected conditions.

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