lotus-root
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Lotus is a aquatic crop, grown in the kharif season. Sow it in Mar–Apr and expect to harvest in 5–7 mo. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.5 (close to neutral) and 20–32°C. Plant at 200 × 150 cm. A good crop returns around 2–3 lakh blooms. Watch for leaf spot, aphid.
Growing Lotus6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Proximity to Delhi-NCR, with its numerous temples and large event markets, gives Haryana farmers a distinct logistical advantage.Rhizomes (Kamal Kakdi): The lotus root is a prized vegetable in Indian cuisine, used in everything from sabzis to pickles and chips.
Lotus are sun-loving plants and require a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
Gently push this fertilizer ball 5-6 inches deep into the soil, about 1-2 feet away from the central crown of the lotus plant.
If you have bunded fields or ponds, growing lotus can diversify income—producing tubers (roots), edible seeds, and flowers for the fresh or ornamental market—while making use of water control systems already in place.
Soil: loamy clay or silty substrates with some organic matter are best—lotus roots into the mud.
Value addition: processing seeds into packaged snacks, pickled lotus roots or pre‑cleaned rhizome packs can attract higher prices but require hygiene and small investments.
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