How to propagate mint and how to use the cut mint

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1. Rhizome propagation

2. Propagation by division

3. Propagation by cuttings

4. Sowing and propagation

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There are four methods of propagating mint. The first is rhizome propagation. Because of its perennial nature, rhizomes retained in the soil can grow back into new plants. The second method is to propagate by division. You need to separate the rooted stolons from the original plants and plant them in other places. The third method is cutting propagation, which uses cut branches, inserts them into water to take root, and then transplants them into a pot. The fourth method is sowing and propagating. After the seeds are germinated, they are sown into the soil.

1. Rhizome propagation

1. Rhizome propagation

Mint has extremely strong vitality and is also perennial, so the rhizomes retained in the soil can also become seedlings for propagation. Usually, plants with strong growth and no pests and diseases are selected as mother plants and planted according to the specifications of 20 cm between rows and 10 cm between plants. Generally, the above-ground stems and leaves are harvested in early winter, and the plants are left here to resume growth in spring.

2. Propagation by divisions

Mint division is usually done in spring. Stop watering the plant and wait until the soil dries out before removing it from the pot. Remove the pot and cut the plants into 2-3 clumps, each clump must have a certain root system. Plant the cut seeds separately, usually in loose and fertile sandy loam soil. After planting, water them thoroughly and place them in a cool place to let them adapt to the new environment.

3. Propagation by cuttings

Cutting It is usually carried out in May-June. Cut the stems into 10 cm long sections and insert the cut cuttings into soft soil. If you want it to take root better, you can insert the cutting into water first, wait for it to take root, and then transplant it into the soil. Generally, the row spacing is 7 cm and the plant spacing is 3 cm. After the cutting is completed, an appropriate amount of water should be poured to help its growth.

4. Sowing and propagation

Selection For healthy and plump mint seeds, soak them in warm water at 40°C for 5 hours, take them out and put them on tissue paper. Put the tissue paper in a tray, add an appropriate amount of water to keep them moist, and germination will be completed after a period of time. . Then bury the seeds in deep, loose and fertile soil, pour an appropriate amount of water, and cover them with plastic wrap to keep them warm and moisturizing.

2. Propagation by division

3. Propagation by cuttings

4. Sowing and propagation

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