Nelumbo nucifera Seeds (Indian Lotus)
Nelumbo nucifera (Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India) is a medicinal herb species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for reforestation, agroforestry, and social forestry.
| Botanical Synonyms | Nelumbium speciosum |
| Common Names | Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India |
| Plant Form | Medicinal Herb |
| Seeds per kg (approx.) | 1200 |
| Germination | 70% |
| Seed Longevity | 1-6 Months |
| Seed Treatment | Put lotus seeds in the pot (used only for germination) and soak the water about 2 cm deep overnight |
Growing & Establishment
Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.
Use in India
India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.
SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.
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Product Specifications
| Name | Nelumbo nucifera Seeds (Indian Lotus) |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 399.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
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Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- Scarification is genuinely essential for this species — unscarified seed can remain dormant for years without ever germinating on its own File or nick away from the pointed tip, stopping as soon as you reach the pale interior — going too far can damage the embryo This is an aquatic plant from the seedling stage onward — plan for a submerged pot in clay-rich soil, not ordinary potting mix
