Adaptability of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) cultivation in the Philippines
2018
Rivera, J.M. | Corales, R.G. | Sajor, J.T. | Park, T.H. | Lee, J.T.
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn) is a perennial water plant that grows in swamps, lakes, and ponds. It can also be grown under container cultivation. Basically, all parts of the lotus plant are edible, and known to have some medicinal benefits. The propagation of lotus in the Philippines is very limited. With our vast water areas including some rice environments, growing lotus can open up opportunities for additional source of food and income in the rural communities. Pot and field experiments on the adaptability assessments of lotus under Philippine condition were conducted at PhilRice Central Experiment Station Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija [Philippines] starting in 2017. Results showed that lotus seeds pre-germinated for 5 days are better on container production while seeds pre-germinated for 7 days are good under field condition. Field grown lotus were 103cm tall with leaf diameter of 44 cm at 115 days after planting. Lotus grown under container was 65 cm tall and 18 cm leaf diameter. One lotus plant produced 4 to 15 rhizomes with diameter range from 19 to 23mm under field condition. Clay soils were also found to be better growing medium for lotus than garden soils.
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