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 after purchasing water lily seeds is from May to August every year, and the germination rate of water lily seeds sown at this time is the highest.

Water lily seeds usually germinate long 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 cannot 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 water lily seeds germinate quickly, you need to put the cut water lily into a container, pour tap water that has been air-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 for three days, and it will germinate in about five days.

Water lily seeds germinate and bloom.

Generally speaking, 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 the water lily seeds germinate, they should be fertilized every half month, and the fertilizer should not be too thick. It is suggested to choose a special fertilizer for water lily which is easy to absorb, and the main element is nitrogen, which is helpful for the rapid growth of water lily after germination.