American Lotus Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Before planting, these seeds need to be scarified to permeate the hard seed coat and allow sprouting. With a metal file, remove the seed coat from the side of the seed until the pale yellow of the seed's center is barely exposed. Soak the seeds in water until they sprout, changing the water every day to prevent disease. Sprouting usually takes 2-4 weeks. Plant the sprouts in small peat pots just covered in water, keeping in mind that the emerging stem is actually a leaf and not the taproot. Increase the water's depth as the plants grow. Transplant outdoors carefully, since this plant resents having its roots disturbed.
Growing: This plant grows well in either muddy, shallow water or in water as deep as six feet. Though rooted in the mud, its leaves and flowers float on the surface of the water. To prevent spreading or for easy relocating, this plant can be grown in large containers immersed in water at least 2 feet deep. Though a lovely and beneficial plant, it tends to spread in good growing conditions and is on the invasive plant lists of CT and RI.
Harvesting: These short-lived blossoms do not make good cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the wild. The unique dried seed receptacles, however, are extremely popular in dried flower arrangements.
Seed Saving: After blooming, large seeds will form in the unique rounded seed receptacles. Collect the seeds as soon as they turn brown, and store them in the refrigerator until planting.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Yellow Lotus, Water-Chinquapin
Latin Name: Nelumbo lutea
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 30
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 60 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Very surprised!
I am brand new to lotus! I didn't even know they could be grown in NY until recently. I purchased 2 packs of seeds that both contained more than I thought! I scratched them with a rough nail file and soaked in water. Just as advertised, they sprouted in less than a week! I am so excited! I will be planting them in pots soon and attempting my first water garden within my high tunnel greenhouse!
Great source for Lotus seeds
Great source for seeds. Fast shipping. Beautiful packaging. Great customer service.
Hope my turtles don't eat them
These haven't sprouted yet but all the seeds I planted last year are doing amazing.
LOTUS SEEDS
Transaction was fast and professional, now I will see if the seeds germinate. First rate company will re-order
Nelumbo Lutea, American Lotus
I got about 30% germination and growth in my pond. The leaves were about 5 inches in diameter, so I suspect that maybe these seeds WERE NOT as advertised?
I'm sorry to hear of the poor results you experienced! These seeds are tricky to get going. Please contact sales and they will get another packet sent out to you!
American Lotus seeds (native wildflower)
Arrived in a timely fashion, at a good price.
Now to sprout them...
Lotus are pretty easy to sprout from seeds, and this was the best place I found to get them.
Now it is up to me!
Product arrived well packaged, in good condition, and promptly. Now all I have to do is grow them successfully!
Early Review of Lotus (Nelumbo) Seeds
This product is different from many. Nelumbo seeds have a thick, hard seed coat that requires careful scarification. I followed advice from a number of sources and sanded or ground (careful not to heat the seed) a bit of the outer seed coat, placed the seeds in fresh water, and am keeping them indoors where the temperature ranges from 60-70F.
It has only been a few days since the soaking began. So far, I have seen no changes. It may take weeks for the seed to absorb enough water to start the process of germination.
That is fine with me! Starting from seed costs less in exchange for requiring more effort, patience, and perhaps a little luck.
Arrived Quickly - Nice Looking Seeds
I have yet to grow them, but nice, clean seeds.
Fast & accurate
Thanks for the lotus seeds. They are doing well and they came very quickly in the mail. Thanks!
Lotus Seeds
Excellent: Shipping Delivery Time and Seed Germination at 90%
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Before planting, these seeds need to be scarified to permeate the hard seed coat and allow sprouting. With a metal file, remove the seed coat from the side of the seed until the pale yellow of the seed's center is barely exposed. Soak the seeds in water until they sprout, changing the water every day to prevent disease. Sprouting usually takes 2-4 weeks. Plant the sprouts in small peat pots just covered in water, keeping in mind that the emerging stem is actually a leaf and not the taproot. Increase the water's depth as the plants grow. Transplant outdoors carefully, since this plant resents having its roots disturbed.
Growing: This plant grows well in either muddy, shallow water or in water as deep as six feet. Though rooted in the mud, its leaves and flowers float on the surface of the water. To prevent spreading or for easy relocating, this plant can be grown in large containers immersed in water at least 2 feet deep. Though a lovely and beneficial plant, it tends to spread in good growing conditions and is on the invasive plant lists of CT and RI.
Harvesting: These short-lived blossoms do not make good cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the wild. The unique dried seed receptacles, however, are extremely popular in dried flower arrangements.
Seed Saving: After blooming, large seeds will form in the unique rounded seed receptacles. Collect the seeds as soon as they turn brown, and store them in the refrigerator until planting.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Yellow Lotus, Water-Chinquapin
Latin Name: Nelumbo lutea
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 30
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 60 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer
Reviews
Review
Very surprised!
I am brand new to lotus! I didn't even know they could be grown in NY until recently. I purchased 2 packs of seeds that both contained more than I thought! I scratched them with a rough nail file and soaked in water. Just as advertised, they sprouted in less than a week! I am so excited! I will be planting them in pots soon and attempting my first water garden within my high tunnel greenhouse!
Review
Great source for Lotus seeds
Great source for seeds. Fast shipping. Beautiful packaging. Great customer service.
Review
Hope my turtles don't eat them
These haven't sprouted yet but all the seeds I planted last year are doing amazing.
Review
LOTUS SEEDS
Transaction was fast and professional, now I will see if the seeds germinate. First rate company will re-order
Review
Nelumbo Lutea, American Lotus
I got about 30% germination and growth in my pond. The leaves were about 5 inches in diameter, so I suspect that maybe these seeds WERE NOT as advertised?
I'm sorry to hear of the poor results you experienced! These seeds are tricky to get going. Please contact sales and they will get another packet sent out to you!
Review
American Lotus seeds (native wildflower)
Arrived in a timely fashion, at a good price.
Now to sprout them...
Lotus are pretty easy to sprout from seeds, and this was the best place I found to get them.
Review
Now it is up to me!
Product arrived well packaged, in good condition, and promptly. Now all I have to do is grow them successfully!
Review
Early Review of Lotus (Nelumbo) Seeds
This product is different from many. Nelumbo seeds have a thick, hard seed coat that requires careful scarification. I followed advice from a number of sources and sanded or ground (careful not to heat the seed) a bit of the outer seed coat, placed the seeds in fresh water, and am keeping them indoors where the temperature ranges from 60-70F.
It has only been a few days since the soaking began. So far, I have seen no changes. It may take weeks for the seed to absorb enough water to start the process of germination.
That is fine with me! Starting from seed costs less in exchange for requiring more effort, patience, and perhaps a little luck.
Review
Arrived Quickly - Nice Looking Seeds
I have yet to grow them, but nice, clean seeds.
Review
Fast & accurate
Thanks for the lotus seeds. They are doing well and they came very quickly in the mail. Thanks!
Review
Lotus Seeds
Excellent: Shipping Delivery Time and Seed Germination at 90%