Though fertilising method is almost similar for pan India lotus growers, the month of applications varies accordingly. In subtropics plantings starts from the month of March and season ends by October. Hence Though fertilising method is almost similar for pan India lotus growers, the month of applications varies accordingly. In subtropics plantings starts from the month of March and season ends by October. Hence fertilising may be commenced by mid April depending on the growth. Generally fertilisers are applied once the plant shows good growth and attain maturity ie when it starts producing couple of aerial leaves.