Water mint cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Soil

2. Lighting

3. Temperature

4. Watering

5. Fertilization

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Soil: Farming water mint requires loose, fertile soil with strong drainage. Light: It likes light, so it can be cultured in a place with sufficient light. Temperature: It likes warm temperatures but is also cold-tolerant. The most suitable temperature for its growth is 18-28°C, and not lower than 4°C in winter. Watering: It tolerates moisture but not dryness. Watering should be carried out according to the principle of "water as soon as it dries, and water thoroughly". Fertilizer: It likes fertilizer very much, especially nitrogen fertilizer, and needs timely top dressing during the growing season.

1. Soil

Water mint likes a moist soil environment and grows better in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil. When planting, you can use river sand and garden soil, and then add some rice bran ash to prepare its nutrient soil.

2. Lighting
It is a light-loving plant. It needs to be given a long time of light. It is best to place it on the balcony or in a place with sufficient outdoor light for maintenance. Direct light it is also fine. However, when the light is strong in summer, appropriate shading can be carried out to avoid damage to the leaves caused by strong light.
3. Temperature
It grows best in a warm environment, and the optimal growth temperature is generally 18-28°C. During the high temperature period in summer, you can provide appropriate shade to avoid affecting its normal growth. It is also very tolerant of low temperatures. Generally, it can grow normally if it does not fall below 4°C in winter.
4. Watering
It is suitable for growing in a humid environment and is not tolerant of dryness or waterlogging. It requires more water during the growing period, so the soil should be kept moist at ordinary times, but do not water too much each time, otherwise it will become waterlogged. Generally, it is watered as soon as it is dry. Each watering must be done thoroughly, but there should be no accumulation of water.
5. Fertilization
It likes fertilizer. During the growth period, it needs to be fertilized once a month. It is best to use nitrogen fertilizer as the main fertilizer and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer as the supplement. This will not only provide it with more nutrients, but also allow it to grow better.

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