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Nelumbo nucifera (Sacred Lotus seed) Sheffield`s Seed Co., Inc.

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Nelumbo nuciferaNelumbo nucifera

Sacred Lotus

In Stock: 15.235 lb (Total:15.235lb)

Seeds are a mix of white and pink flowers.

Nelumbo nucifera

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15.23 lb

Seeds are a mix of white and pink flowers.

Details

Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

505

Quantity:

15.23 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

5

Item ID:

1832845

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Continue soaking until the seed begins to germinate.|Soak in warm water, changing water twice/day.|Carefully file through the seed coat.

Stratification: none required

Germination: Sow in pots 1/2 inch deep. Place pots in water. Allow water to just cover the pot. Raise the water level as the plants grow.

The Nelumbo nucifera, commonly known as the Indian or Sacred Lotus, is a divine symbol in Asian cultures representing sexual purity and non-attachment. Medicinally, it has been used in the Orient for over 1,500 years, with all parts of the plant having astringent, tonic, and vasodilatory properties. Modern research has also found anticancer activity in certain compounds extracted from the plant. The lotus root, much relished in Chinese cuisine, can be cooked or pickled, while the young leaves are used as a vegetable and can be wrapped in food. The plant requires a rich loam and water up to 7.5 ft deep, favouring warmer temperature in the growing season and a 5-month growth cycle. This ornamental plant has a sweet fruity perfume and is deeply resentful of root disturbance. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Explore the many varieties, with some being hardier than others and suited for outdoor cultivation in favourable conditions. Invest in the Nelumbo nucifera to enjoy its cultural, medicinal, and culinary wonders.