How to grow peppermint

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Introduction

Breeding method

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Sowing: Use well-drained sandy loam or deep loam, spread evenly, cover with soil and keep it moist. Germination will be faster when the temperature is 20~25°C. After germination, let the seedlings receive light as soon as possible to avoid excessive growth. Light: Provide sufficient light to avoid excessive branches and leaves. Pruning: Topping the seedlings when they reach a certain height, and removing yellowed leaves in a timely manner.

Introduction

Introduction

Origin of the name

This mint was first discovered and named by Carl Linnaeus while collecting samples in England; Linnaeus believed that the plant was a new species, but There is a consensus in the academic community that peppermint is classified as a hybrid plant.

Morphological characteristics

Peppermint is a perennial herb with aromatic and refreshing taste. It has a creeping rhizome with nodes, each node has two opposite buds and bud scales. The stem is quadrangular, upright, with hairs on the upper part and only a small amount of hairs on the lower part along the edges.

The leaves are opposite, oblong-lanceolate to oval, 8-10 cm long, 3-5 cm wide, with a sharp tip, relatively flat leaves, bright green to dark green color, net The veins are sunken, the leaf edges are deeply serrated, and the petioles are 1-2 cm long and covered with hairs.

The inflorescences are axillary and the calyx is tubular and bell-shaped.

Cultivation methods

Sowing

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Well-drained sandy loam or deep loam is better. Sow the seeds evenly, cover them slightly with soil and keep them moist. Germination will be faster when the temperature is 20~25°C. Let the seedlings receive light as soon as possible after germination. So as not to grow too long.

Light

The growth of peppermint requires sufficient light, especially after germination. Insufficient light will cause the branches and leaves to grow elongated.

Pruning

Peppermint grows very quickly. When the seedlings reach a certain height, top them to promote branching. In addition, yellow leaves should be removed promptly.

Breeding method

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