Farmers are seen busy harvesting lotus roots in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province. /CFP
Farmers are seen busy harvesting lotus roots in Jiangmen, Guangdong Province. /CFP
Farmers are seen busy harvesting lotus roots in Taizhou, Jiangsu Province. /CFP
Farmers are seen busy harvesting lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. /CFP
Farmers are seen busy harvesting lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province. /CFP
The blossom of a lotus flower, which rises out from mud, is a symbol of purity. Their robust growth also indicates a bumper harvest that may offer farmers the chance to profit from their crops. As a healthy and delicious ingredient, lotus roots are favored by many people for their crunchy and aquatic texture.