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Lotus Harvesting with Slow-Release Fertilizer: A Clean Crew and Bountiful Booty

A detailed account of the lotus harvesting process from 5 out of 12 ponds using slow-release fertilizers, AgriRecycle pelletized chicken litter, and Nature Safe formulas. The crew's cleanliness and efficiency are highlighted, with specific actions and results noted. Witness the meticulous approach of Dr. Tilt, CJ, and Rucha as they handle the lotus rhizomes and vegetation bounty. Follow the unique journey of the 'Space 36' lotus variety taking over the ponds and the exciting discoveries made during the harvest. This narrative provides insights into both the harvesting techniques and the exceptional growth outcomes achieved.

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Lotus Harvesting with Slow-Release Fertilizer: A Clean Crew and Bountiful Booty

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  1. November 2009EV SmithHarvested 5 out of 12 ponds(4) Conventional Slow-release 16-8-12(1) AgriRecycle Pelletized Chicken Litter 4-2-3

  2. Lotus harvesting crew~please note how ‘clean’ everyone is~

  3. Lotus Crew

  4. Dormant lotus about to be harvestedGrown in slow-release 16-8-12

  5. Dormant lotus about to be harvestedGrown in slow-release 16-8-12

  6. Dormant lotus about to be harvestedGrown in slow-release 16-8-12

  7. Dormant lotus about to be harvestedGrown in slow-release 16-8-12

  8. Dormant lotus about to be harvestedGrown in slow-release 16-8-12

  9. Dormant lotus about to be harvestedGrown in AgriRecycle Pelletized Chicken Litter 4-2-3‘Space 36’ lotus

  10. Dormant lotus about to be harvestedGrown in AgriRecycle Pelletized Chicken Litter 4-2-3‘Space 36’ lotus

  11. Dormant lotus about to be harvestedGrown in Nature Safe 8-5-5‘Hubei #5’ on this side & ‘Space 36’ lotus on other side of divider*This was NOT harvested due to lack of lotus growth*

  12. Dormant lotus about to be harvestedGrown in Nature Safe 8-5-5Another pond shot

  13. Dr. Tilt taking initiative

  14. And then pondering how to begin…

  15. ½ of one pond completed…4.5 left to go

  16. Half of lotus pond harvestedGrown in slow-release 16-8-12

  17. Half of pond harvestedNote dividing line of where plywood rested‘Space 36’ lotus went over, under, and around to take over the whole pond

  18. CJ harvested ‘Space 36’ lotus rhizome Grown in slow-release 16-8-12

  19. Rucha rinsing lotus rhizomes

  20. Booty of conventionally grown ‘Space 36’ rhizomes & runners

  21. Booty of ‘Space 36’ rhizomes

  22. Dr. Tilt harvested ‘Space 36’ lotusGrown in slow-release 16-8-12

  23. Crew piled vegetation, rhizomes, & runners separately for fresh & dry weights

  24. Definitely one for ‘Dirty Jobs’

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