How to grow potted mint seeds

Peppermint, called "Yindan grass", is a kind of aromatic crop with special economic value. Many people like to put a few pots at home. So how to grow potted mint seeds?

Sprout

First, soak the seeds in warm water with a temperature of 40 ℃ for about 5 hours, and then accelerate germination in a high temperature environment.

Soil

The cultivation of mint should choose the fertile sandy soil with loose soil and good drainage.

Water content

Raising peppermint requires plenty of water, hydroponic culture is fine, but soil culture will grow better. If not watered for a few days, the flowerpot is extremely dry, even the leaves are dry and withered, do not worry, as long as the root has vitality, and then watered, it will soon restore the vitality of the past.

Temperature

The best cultivation temperature should be kept at 20-30 ℃, and peppermint has strong cold resistance and can withstand the low temperature of-15 ℃.

Light

Peppermint is naturally fond of sunlight, should ensure sufficient light, can effectively ensure the normal flowering of peppermint, and can promote the accumulation of peppermint oil and menthol.

Regular pruning

Mint is very cheap, often pruned, use its leaves to make tea, there is no problem, cut more and more luxuriant, often loosen the soil, or add some soil, or fertilize, grow faster. Be sure to put it in a ventilated place on the balcony.