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Lotus seed germination
Hi ponders!
I have finally succeeded germinating lotus seeds indoors. (I used rain water + 200 W aquarium heater (90 F) and an airstone to keep the water moving). However, I need to help the seedlings get strong for the next 3-4 months indoors. What fertilizers can I use? When is it appropriate to fertlize the seedlings? What NPK formula should I use. My primary goal is aid the growth of tubers and runners while they are indoors. Suggestions appreciated! Thanks - S PS: Zone 7b/8a (Puget Sound) |
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"S" wrote in message oups.com... Hi ponders! I have finally succeeded germinating lotus seeds indoors. (I used rain water + 200 W aquarium heater (90 F) and an airstone to keep the water moving). However, I need to help the seedlings get strong for the next 3-4 months indoors. They will do better and grow faster outside in the sun and air. Wait until the temps are in the 70s. What fertilizers can I use? Plant them in a good rich potting soil to start them off. One of my favorites is chipped Jobe's Rose spikes. Don't over fertilize them or you can burn the roots and kill them. When is it appropriate to fertlize the seedlings? What NPK formula should I use. My primary goal is aid the growth of tubers and runners while they are indoors. Suggestions appreciated! I hope you mean in a *greenhouse* or sunny south window. -- Koi-Lo.... frugal ponding since 1995... Aquariums since 1952 My Pond & Aquarium Pages: http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shastadaisy ~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o |
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Lotus seed germination
"S" wrote in message oups.com... Hi ponders! I have finally succeeded germinating lotus seeds indoors. (I used rain water + 200 W aquarium heater (90 F) and an airstone to keep the water moving). However, I need to help the seedlings get strong for the next 3-4 months indoors. They will do better and grow faster outside in the sun and air. Wait until the temps are in the 70s. What fertilizers can I use? Plant them in a good rich potting soil to start them off. One of my favorites is chipped Jobe's Rose spikes. Don't over fertilize them or you can burn the roots and kill them. When is it appropriate to fertlize the seedlings? What NPK formula should I use. My primary goal is aid the growth of tubers and runners while they are indoors. Suggestions appreciated! I hope you mean in a *greenhouse* or sunny south window. -- Koi-Lo.... frugal ponding since 1995... Aquariums since 1952 My Pond & Aquarium Pages: http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shastadaisy ~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o |
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"S" wrote:
Hi ponders! I have finally succeeded germinating lotus seeds indoors. (I used rain water + 200 W aquarium heater (90 F) and an airstone to keep the water moving). However, I need to help the seedlings get strong for the next 3-4 months indoors. What fertilizers can I use? When is it appropriate to fertlize the seedlings? What NPK formula should I use. My primary goal is aid the growth of tubers and runners while they are indoors. Suggestions appreciated! You might find the information here helpful: http://www.earthcare.com.au/lotus.htm I use unscented, untreated Kitty Litter (Bentonite clay)and a little aquarium sand, mixed with slow release fertizer pellets (not too many - add more every few months, working them into the top few inches so the fish don't eat them) and the lotuses and water lillies thrive in it. HTH -- Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled War on Terror Veterans and their families: http://saluteheroes.org/ & http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ! |
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Thanks for all the suggestions!
I have them by a 2000 lumens flourescent lamp. Not enough sunlight around here unfortunately!!! (at least not until july!!!) I also am observing some sort of a white slime developing around the seed and the leaf stems. Should I do something about that? - S |
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"S" wrote in message oups.com... Thanks for all the suggestions! I have them by a 2000 lumens flourescent lamp. Not enough sunlight around here unfortunately!!! (at least not until july!!!) Lotus love sun and heat. I also am observing some sort of a white slime developing around the seed and the leaf stems. Should I do something about that? If it's some type of fungus you can lose them. Perhaps you can gently remove it somehow. -- Koi-Lo.... frugal ponding since 1995... Aquariums since 1952 My Pond & Aquarium Pages: http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/h/shastadaisy Troll Information: http://members.aol.com/intwg/trolls.htm ~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o |
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Unfortunately we should wait for at least 3 - 4 months to get some sun
around here!!! Interesting thing I see - there are 3 - 4 leaf stems in the last 2 weeks. However, the leaf pads havent unfurled yet? Should I switch to some other grow light? Which spectrum of the light is helpful for lotus seedlings? I guess I should delay fertilizing further before the the leaves unfurl completely. I only want to feed them enough to keep them going for next few months. That way they are started and ready to go when Summer is here! - Srikanth |
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How warm is the room you're keeping them in? My lotus (in pond) don't do
much until the water is up in the mid-70's. ~ jan On 3 Feb 2006 10:42:15 -0800, "S" wrote: Unfortunately we should wait for at least 3 - 4 months to get some sun around here!!! Interesting thing I see - there are 3 - 4 leaf stems in the last 2 weeks. However, the leaf pads havent unfurled yet? Should I switch to some other grow light? Which spectrum of the light is helpful for lotus seedlings? I guess I should delay fertilizing further before the the leaves unfurl completely. I only want to feed them enough to keep them going for next few months. That way they are started and ready to go when Summer is here! - Srikanth ~ jan/WA Zone 7a |
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