{"product_id":"hubei-3-lotus-bare-root","title":"Hubei 3 Lotus (Bare Root)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e — large pond lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdible vegetable tuber. Hubei #3 is one of the most popular vegetable tubers in China. The tubers are organically grown with no prohibited chemicals added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHubei #3 will be shipped as a starter with one or two growth tips so do not be surprised by the size when you receive it. Plant it in a large pot, or better yet, an earth-bottom pond. Harvest in the late fall or winter. We suggest planting them in a 5' diameter plastic kiddie pool. They look especially nice when the pool is recessed in the ground. Also, the pools are inexpensive so that if it is damaged during harvest it is easy to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy White with Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Double, 21-50 petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, 48\" and taller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\" and wider, 12\"-18\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003elarge pond lotus\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one settles at \u003cstrong\u003e12 to 24 inches of water over the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e once established — start a new tuber under 2 to 4 inches and raise the level as it pushes aerial leaves, with the growing tip left uncovered. Pot size, soil and the rest of the method are in the lotus planting instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more yellow lotus or see every large pond lotus we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48024887591061,"sku":"bth1789732543013","price":29.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/4542\/8373\/files\/hubei-3-lotus-bare-root_1.jpg?v=1789732547","url":"https:\/\/concertcrowdfit.shop\/products\/hubei-3-lotus-bare-root","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}