lotus flowers part I 'waking seeds'

starting lotus flowers from seed part I
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One of the essentials of a moon garden is a water feature or two, to catch the essence & magic of the moon. Lotus flowers with their waterproof Lilly pads are perfect additions to a pond or fountain. Here's part one of a short series on growing lotus flowers from seeds to establishing in a water feature. From the chapter 'nelumbo family'

what i used;

• pedi foot file (use to remove dead skin from feet)
• lotus seeds
• small dish to soak 24
• desk lamp to place over
• a glass jar for after split
• pen & label

directions

• score the bumpy end of the seed with file to expose some kernal through the hard husk
• add to small dish of warm water to soak for 24 hours
• place desk lamp over to keep warm & speed up the process
• the seed should be swollen with exposed kernal swelling out
• place seed in tall glass jar
• label & date
• place in a sunny window sill
• the seed should split & sprout within days

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