American mint cultivation methods and precautions

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What people care about when planting mint is the fragrance of mint itself, and when planting American mint, they must hope that it will bloom with bright flowers. So how can potted American mint be grown as desired?

Temperature requirements of American mint

American mint likes a warm environment and has strong cold resistance. It can survive the winter outdoors. There is no need to keep warm or cool down in all seasons, just normal maintenance. Unless you put American mint in a cold storage at minus 30 to 40 degrees Celsius, American mint will not die no matter how you raise it.

Light requirements of American mint

American mint likes plenty of sunshine and tolerates a little shade. Potted American mint should be placed in a sunny place. Insufficient sunlight will cause the branches and leaves to become elongated and the stems to become thinner. They cannot withstand external blows and may fall over in the slightest breeze. However, it should not be exposed to direct sunlight, and proper shade is required in midsummer.

How to water American mint

American mint needs sufficient water to grow and has poor drought tolerance, so watering is very important. Water once every 3 to 5 days during the growing season to keep the soil moist. For flowers with smaller pots, water usually once every 2 days.

The growth of mint seedlings requires sufficient water. Drink enough water to grow quickly, but be sure not to accumulate water.

How to fertilize American mint

American mint grows rapidly and of course requires sufficient nutrients. Top dressing is required every half month during the growing season.

Top dressing in spring should be mainly nitrogen fertilizer to promote the growth of branches and leaves. Before flowering in late May, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be added to promote flowering, enhance the plant's disease resistance, and resist pests and diseases.

Precautions for the cultivation of American mint

American mint is also a kind of vanilla. The more it can withstand pruning, the better it grows. It should be pinched in time to control the height and promote the germination of new branches. Pruning should be carried out from May to June to slowly adjust the height and flowering period of the plant.

After American mint blooms, the remaining flowers will remain on the tops of the branches. The branches should be cut off 5 cm from the ground to facilitate flowering next year.

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