How to grow potted mint

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Instructions for breeding

Soil: Choose loose, fertile sandy soil with good drainage. Temperature: 20-30℃, strong cold resistance, able to withstand low temperatures of -15℃. Light: Likes sunlight, sufficient light should be ensured to effectively ensure the normal flowering of mint. Moisture: Keep the pot soil moist and reduce the water supply appropriately during the flowering period.

Cultivation instructions

Soil aspects

Mint For cultivation, fertile sandy soil with loose soil and good drainage should be selected.

Temperature

The best cultivation temperature should be maintained at 20-30℃, and Mint has strong cold tolerance and can withstand low temperatures of -15℃.

Lighting

Mint naturally likes sunlight, so sufficient light should be ensured to be effective. Ensure the normal flowering of mint and promote the accumulation of peppermint oil and menthol.

b>In terms of moisture

Cultivation of mint requires a lot of water, and the pot soil usually needs to be kept moist, especially in the early and middle stages of growth. Note that the water supply can be appropriately reduced during the flowering period.

Planting

When selecting branches, thick white rhizomes should be dug for planting. Prune the root segment to a length of about 8 centimeters and bury it in the pot soil. New branches will grow after about 20 days. You can also cut off the young stem heads and plant them in the pot. 5-6 Carry out shade cuttings.

The basic precautions for cultivating mint are briefly explained here. For more practical tips on each aspect, please see other related articles.

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