Lotus, American (Nelumbo lutea) seeds

$5.95$48.00

Family: Lotus (Nelumbonaceae)

Hardy to Zones 4 to 10

(American Lotus, Yanquapin)  Aquatic perennial native to the Eastern US and Canada.  Ponds that do not freeze on the bottom are probably more likely to sustain good populations of this plant through the winter, but it is nonetheless extremely cold hardy, especially in comparison to its Indian counterpart (Nelumbo nucifera).  This is the largest native american wildflower, with leaves that reach to 2 feet and large yellow flowers on tall stalks that rise handsomely above the water surface.  Plant prefers still, shallow water with a mud bottom.  To sprout the seeds, rub through the seedcoat with sandpaper or a grinding wheel until the white endosperm is just exposed.  Then drop seed in a gallon jar of water placed indoors in a light, warm windowsill. When water becomes cloudy, replace it with clear water.  Germination is within 2 weeks. After the seedling produces its first lily pads, transplant to the pond.  Make sure the roots are firmly anchored in the mud at the bottom of the pond.  If the lily pad ends up under the surface of the water, it is probably not a problem.  New pads will be sent out and will reach the surface.

Packet contains 7 seeds

100 g contains ~111 seeds

Open Pollinated, Untreated, NO GMO’s

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  1. Question

    Dove

    Hello. Does this species flower in the first or second year?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Dove, in the right circumstances it goes right up to flower. There’s extensive info on lotus in “Growing Plant Medicine Vol 2” richo

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    estevan

    will there be a summer 2022 harvest? thanks

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    lobelia

    I’m getting a pond in my new greenhouse. It will be pretty deep. Any advice on planting these in such an environment?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi, we’re out of stock on Nelumbo lutea but do recommend our nelumbo nucifera. I find it easiest to pre-sprout in a jar according to the directions given, and then transplant the seedling to the pond. Secure the root and let the lily pad come right to the surface. r

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    Meghan (verified owner)

    I’m in zone 6A. I want to time these so I can transplant mid to late May to our pond. How many weeks before transplant is recommended for seed start?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      I’m sorry, I believe this is sold out. If you can convince the website to sell it to you, it will be one of our last packets. Get them started as soon as possible, the bigger they are at transplant the better.

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    Ben

    Are these seeds available in bulk quantities?

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