How to grow mint, mint planting method

First, the cultivation method of mint.

Temperature: Mint prefers a warm environment, and the suitable temperature for growing is 25-30 degrees. High temperatures will speed up the growth of mint, and low temperatures will slow down the growth of mint. In general, peppermint is very adaptable and can survive safely even in environments of minus 10 degrees.

Watering: Mint needs to be watered enough in the early stages of growth to promote proper root development. Watering once every two weeks is about the same. When it grows up, it is necessary to reduce watering appropriately to avoid excessive growth of stems and leaves, and it should be watered thoroughly at one time.

Light: Peppermint likes light. Long-term light can make mint bloom small white flowers, quite "fairy". It is also very helpful for plants to accumulate peppermint oil.

Soil: It has particularly simple requirements for soil, with the exception of heavy clay and saline soils, most of which can be used for planting. In general, it is best to choose fertile sandy soil for maintenance.

1. Planting method.

The cultivation method of mint is divided into sowing and cuttings.

Sowing and propagating: Prepare pots and soil for growing mint, because the seeds of mint are relatively small, so you can use a toothpick or cotton swab to put the seeds on the soil, and then cover the seeds with a layer of fine soil and then gently compact, and then water them with permeable water, even if the seeds are sown.

After sowing, put it in a cool and ventilated place, taking care to keep the soil moist, and then you can wait for germination.

Propagation by cuttings: Pick a strong mint branch, cut off the leaves at the bottom, and cut the bottom branch into an inclined plane. Soak the shoots in rooting water and take them out to dry after a day.

Put the mint shoots in clean water, change the water once a day, wait until the shoots grow roots, and then transfer to soil culture.

2. Maintenance method of mint.

Soil: The growth of mint is not very demanding on the soil, and any kind of soil can live. However, mint likes slightly acidic soil, so when raising mint at home, we should pay attention to prevent soil alkalinization, and you can pour ferrous sulfate solution on mint once every 15 to 30 days, which can make mint grow better.

Light: Mint likes a sunny environment, and the environment should be sufficiently lit when raising mint at home, preferably on the south balcony, but in summer, you should pay attention to the shade of mint to prevent the leaves from being burned.

Temperature: Mint is suitable for growing at temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius, and needs to be moved indoors in winter.

Watering: Mint loves sunlight and similarly needs more water. Because when the light is stronger, the water evaporates faster.

In the early stage of the growth of mint, the water demand is relatively large, in half a month to water once, the later proper watering, do not let the potting soil too wet, otherwise it is easy to black rot.

In summer, water evaporates quickly. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the amount of watering of peppermint, and reduce the amount of watering in winter.

Fertilizer: Peppermint itself is also more fertiliser, and it is very important to keep up with fertilizer during the growth process. In the growing period, more nitrogen fertilizer should be applied to make the leaves of mint grow green and vigorous, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be applied during the flowering period to promote the flowering of mint.

In winter, the mint enters the dormant period, at which point no more fertilization is needed.

Peppermint has many uses, in addition to being green ornamental, we use mint instead of tea, the taste is cool, and you can clear your heart and eyes. Mint picked in a greenhouse can be used as a dish, and it tastes refreshing and delicious. Moreover, the mint itself has a good taste, smelling cool and refreshing, refreshing, and Huahua believes that it is an excellent plant to relieve the stuffiness in summer.

In summer, mint cannot lack water, light or fertilizer.

1. Soft soil.

Peppermint potted plants do not have too many requirements for the soil, as long as it is normal soil, whether it is sandy loam or humus, it can be planted. The pH value of the soil should be controlled between 6.

2. Keep plenty of light.

Although peppermint loves to bask in the sun, too much sun exposure can also adversely affect its growth. If it is placed on a balcony, the ridge is not directly exposed to the sun, so you can choose a position close to the wall, which can act as a buffer against the sun. If it's indoors, it's best to place it near a window so that it can absorb sunlight scattering.

3. Maintain sufficient moisture.

Mint likes a humid environment, so pay attention to maintaining the moisture of the soil during the growth process, but pay attention to the appropriate amount, so not too much water. When it comes to watering, as long as the soil remains moist, there is no need to water it again.

Cultivation method of potted mint and cause of death:

First, mint needs plenty of sunlight, if you raise mint, you must put it in a sunny place, don't worry about the sun in summer, if the sun is insufficient, the mint is easy to grow, the leaves are not big, and it is particularly thin. A whole pot may become smaller and smaller.

Second, raising mint requires sufficient water, hydroponics can also be used, but soil culture will grow better. If you don't water it for a few days, the inside of the pot will be very dry, and even the leaves will dry and wither, don't worry, as long as the root has vitality, and then water, it will soon regain its former vitality.

3. Growing mint requires fertile and soft soil. If the pot is too small, or the soil is too little for nutrients to keep up, it will grow very slowly. Therefore, use breathable and water-permeable, very fertile soil.

Ordinary garden soil, humus soil. Add some chicken manure and you'll be fine. It is not picky about the soil.

Fourth, if you want to burst the pot of mint, the mint grows very fast and very lush, there is a little trick, that is, change the pot once a year, in spring or autumn. If you change to a larger pot, the soil will be more fertile, and it will grow faster, because it is the same as the spider plant, and even the root system develops faster than the spider plant, and it can quickly occupy the entire pot.

Fifth, mint is very cheap, often pruned, with its leaves to make tea or something, there is no problem, the more pruned, the more lush, often loosen the soil, simple clothes or add some soil, or fertilization, it will grow faster. Be sure to place it on the balcony in a ventilated area.

6. Even if it snows in winter, the mint leaves in the pot are withered and look lifeless, so don't worry, it will sprout and grow the next spring. Its vitality is tenacious and it does not freeze to death. It is better not to plant it in a flower bed, as it will encroach on the entire area of the flower bed.

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