How to take mint cuttings, how long does it take for mint cuttings to take root?

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1. Cutting time

2. Cutting processing

3. Pot soil preparation

4. Transplanting

Mint cuttings are usually taken in May-June. Cut 1 cm above the branch point of the plant, cut off a branch, soak the bottom in clean water, and wait for white roots to grow. Use loose and fertile sandy loam soil as potting soil, and put it in the sun to dry and disinfect in advance. After the cuttings take root, place them upright in the flower pot and fill them with pot soil. During the soil filling process, you can lift them up appropriately to ensure that the soil and roots are in good contact with each other.

1. Cutting time

The time for mint cuttings is generally from May to June. The climate at this time is relatively warm, which is very helpful for rooting of cuttings. If the time is too late, the climate becomes hot, and the high temperature and high humidity environment is not conducive to the growth of the cuttings, and may also cause the bottom to rot, making it impossible to survive. The temperature in autumn and winter is low, and the growth after cutting is slow, so it is not suitable.

2. Cutting processing

Selection For a strong growing plant, cut 1 cm above its branch and cut off a branch. In order to make it easier to survive, it is usually cultivated in water for a period of time. This requires removing the leaves below the branches, otherwise it will easily rot when inserted into water. Prepare a water bottle, pour an appropriate amount of water, insert the cutting into it, and wait until it grows white roots.

3. Pot soil preparation

In order for plants to grow better, loose and fertile potting soil is usually prepared. Generally, leaf mold soil, garden soil and sandy soil are mixed, which can not only provide certain nutrients but also ensure good drainage. You can put it in the sun for disinfection before use, which can also eliminate the eggs inside and make it more secure to use.

4. Transplanting

Once the mint has taken root in hydroponics, you can transplant it. Prepare a flower pot, add a little large-grain substrate to the bottom, and then cover the bottom with potting soil. Place the plant upright in the pot. The height of the roots should not exceed the top of the pot. Just fill it with new soil. When filling the soil, it can be lifted appropriately to allow the soil and roots to better fit.

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