How long does the seed of water lily germinate?

The price of a catty of water lily seeds is around 55-95 yuan. Generally, the sowing time of water lily seeds after purchase is from May to August every year, and the germination rate of water lily seeds sown at this time is the highest. Generally, water lily seeds germinate for a long time after sowing, which takes about half a month. If treated, the germination time will be earlier.

Direct planting of water lily seeds

Water lily seeds do not need to be planted directly. Generally, before planting, it is necessary to break a small hole in the shell of lotus seeds, and then soak the seeds in warm water for about 7 days before sowing.

Rapid germination of water lily seeds

In order to make the seeds of water lily germinate quickly, it is necessary to put the cut water lily into a container, pour tap water that has been dried for two or three days, and drop two or three drops of hydroponic nutrient solution. Then, put the container in a sunny place and change the water every three days, and it will germinate in about five days.

Water lily seeds germinate and bloom.

Generally, water lily seeds can bloom in the second year after germination, but the premise is that the maintenance method is correct, otherwise the time will be longer.

Maintenance of water lily seeds after germination

After water lily seeds germinate, they need to be fertilized once every half month. The fertilizer should not be too thick. It is suggested to choose a special fertilizer for water lily that is easy to absorb. The main element is nitrogen, which can help water lilies grow rapidly after germination.