What kind of fertilizer should I use for mint? Two important things to pay attention to when fertili

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1. Base fertilizer

2. Top dressing

3. Precautions

When planting and repotting mint, you need to apply sufficient base fertilizer. For ground planting, use decomposed compost and soil fertilizer, combined with superphosphate and bone meal, and apply 37,500-45,000 kilograms per hectare. For potted plants, just mix a little organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer into the soil. During its growth period, it needs appropriate top dressing. In the early stage, nitrogen fertilizer is mainly used to ensure the growth of branches and leaves. After flowering, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer is used to supplement nutrients.

1. Base fertilizer

When planting mint, you need to apply base fertilizer, which can continue to provide nutrients to the plants. If it is planted on the ground, the fertilizer should be decomposed compost, soil fertilizer, superphosphate and bone meal. Generally, 37,500-45,000 kilograms per hectare should be applied. Before applying fertilizer, the soil must be prepared and plowed deeply, and then the fertilizer should be turned into the soil. If it is a potted plant, you can mix organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer into the potting soil.

2. Top dressing

1. Branching stage: During the branching stage of mint, appropriate top dressing is required. The fertilizer at this time is mostly nitrogen fertilizer, which can promote the growth of branches and leaves and make the plant more lush. Only when the plant grows well in the early stage can its yield be high, so fertilizer must be sufficient to provide it with a large amount of nutrients.

2. Before flowering: Mint does not need too much nitrogen fertilizer in the later stages of growth. Too much growth in the early stage can easily lead to leaf drop and lodging in the later stage. At this time, the plants are mainly fertilized with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, usually using foliar fertilizers. Fat, so it's easier to absorb.

3. Precautions

1 2. Pay attention to the concentration: When fertilizing mint, you must pay attention to the concentration. If the concentration is too high, it will easily cause fertilizer damage. Generally, thin fertilizer should be applied frequently. In particular, pay attention to the amount of nitrogen fertilizer. Too much nitrogen fertilizer will cause the plants to grow elongated, which will not only affect the appearance, but also be conducive to flowering.

2. Pay attention to the time: Spraying foliar fertilizers should generally be done on cloudy days, or in the evening on sunny days. If the light is strong and the temperature is too high, the water will easily evaporate, preventing nutrients from entering. Among the leaves, not only will it not be able to supplement nutrients, but it may also burn the leaves.

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