When is the lotus ripe?

Lotus flowers blossom and bear fruit between summer and autumn.

Lotus is basically listed in July and August in summer. At this time, it is a fresh and green lotus, which has just been picked more sweetly. In September of autumn, the lotus begins to turn from bright green to black, indicating that the lotus is fully mature at this time, called old lotus seed, which tastes pink and can be used to cook porridge.