How to grow mint and how to care for it after it sprouts

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1. How to plant

2. Germination care

Seeds are rarely used when growing mint, and branches are often chosen. Cut off the mint branches 1 cm above the fork point without leaving too many leaves. Prepare a bottle, add an appropriate amount of water, insert the cut branches into it, and roots will take place in about a week. Prepare pot soil with leaf mold soil and river sand, plant the rooted branches into the flower pot, and fill it with the prepared pot soil.

1. How to plant

1. Cut off branches: Mint is rarely planted with seeds. Its germination rate is not high and it is not easy to cultivate. Therefore, branches are often used for cuttings. Cut the branch 1 cm above its bifurcation point. It does not need to have too many leaves on it. If there are too many leaves, cut them off to reduce water loss and prevent them from rotting due to water exposure.

2. Hydroponic rooting: cut off the branches of mint After planting, it needs hydroponics to take root. Prepare a transparent container, fill it with an appropriate amount of water, and insert the cut branches into it. The ends of the branches should be in contact with the water. Generally, in about a week, white roots will grow at the bottom. After a few days, the roots will develop to a certain length, and then they can be transplanted into the soil.

3. Pot soil preparation: After mint has been cultivated in water for a period of time, it needs to be transplanted into the soil. This plant does not have strict requirements for the soil, as long as it is not too sticky or the pH is too strong. Generally, sandy soil is used, which can be prepared with leaf humus soil and river sand. The proportion of river sand should not be too high, otherwise it will be detrimental to the growth and development of roots. In addition, it is best to disinfect the soil through high-temperature exposure to the sun, which can eliminate the bacteria in it and reduce the possibility of plant disease.

4. Transplant: After preparing the soil, Now you can transplant the mint into the potting soil. Prepare a new pot of suitable size. The bottom of the pot can be lined with tiles or broken bricks to improve its drainage. Place the plant upright inside and fill it with soil. You can lift it up during the filling process to make the soil and roots closer to each other, which will help it adapt to the environment.

2. Germination care

Mint After germination, it must first receive scattered light. If it is directly exposed to the sun, the seedlings may be sunburned. Don't water too much and keep the soil moist. When it grows up, you can add fertilizer appropriately to provide certain nutrients, and at the same time, slowly increase the light.

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