How to prune mint and how to use the pruned mint

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1. Pruning at the seedling stage

2. Pruning after flowering

3. Pruning during the growth period

4. Pruning during the dormant period

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Mint is pruned in different ways at different times. It needs to be pinched during its seedling stage, which can promote the growth and development of side branches and also avoid their leggy growth and lodging. After the plant blooms, its remaining flowers need to be cut off to reduce nutrient consumption. During its growth period, it needs to be heavily pruned, mainly pruning diseased and weak branches, and also thinning out the branches. During the dormant period, just cut off the dead branches and leaves.

1. Pruning at the seedling stage

1. Pruning in the seedling stage

Mint needs to be pruned once in the seedling stage. Generally, when it grows to 8-10 cm, its terminal buds need to be cut off. By topping, you can remove the top advantage of the plant and promote the growth of side branches, which can make it look more lush and avoid the risk of leggy and lodging. After the branches have grown to a certain extent, the top buds can also be cut off to promote re-branching.

2. Pruning after flowering

The flowering period of mint is in summer, and it generally needs to be pruned after flowering. Since flowering will continue to consume nutrients, the remaining flowers should be cut off in time after the flowers fade, and the thinner branches should also be cut off. This can reduce the loss of nutrients and allow it to grow stronger. In addition, the pruning time should be early, if it is late, it will affect its smell.

3. Pruning during the growth period

Mint needs to be heavily pruned during the growth period, and branches showing signs of disease and insect pests should be cut off to avoid further deterioration of the situation. At the same time, some thicker branches should also be thinned appropriately, which can increase internal ventilation and light transmission and provide space for new branches to grow.

4. Pruning during the dormant period

Winter is the dormant period of mint. At this time, the extent of pruning should not be too large. It is mainly necessary to cut off dead branches and rotten leaves. For some branches that are not growing well, you can also reduce them by about 3-5 cm to allow them to retain nutrients. Supply is more concentrated.

2. Pruning after flowering

3. Pruning during the growth period

4. Pruning during the dormant period

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