First thing you have to do is nick the seed so the water can get inside. No need to winter sow they sprout fast. After you nick or sand the outer coat down till you just see the white inside, then put the seeds in a bottle of clean water, change this water every other day! more often if the water is cloudy at all. Once they sprout and grow to around 8" plant them in a container with no more than 3" of water. The first leaves will float. Dont fertalize until you have True leaves that stand out of the water. Hope this helps

Thanks for the info aquawise, hope I can get them to grow to put in my pond this summer.

Hmm - I'll have to get me some water lotus seeds and also give this a try.

Thanks for the tip on sowing it.