What kind of soil is used to raise peppermint?

With the development of agricultural technology, more and more plants have entered thousands of households as potted plants, among which peppermint has become a favorite potted plant because of its fresh taste and easy cultivation. So what kind of soil is best to use when raising peppermint?

1. Key points of mint conservation

1. Peppermint has very low requirements for soil, except for extremely extreme soils such as over-sand, excessive viscosity, excessive pH and poor low-lying drainage, general soil can be planted, including sandy loam and alluvial soil with good drainage. The suitable pH value of soil is 6-7.5.

two。 Peppermint needs plenty of sunlight, and the most suitable growth temperature is between 25 ℃ and 30 ℃. When raising peppermint, it is best to breed in a sunny place. The more sufficient the light is, the faster the mint will reproduce.

3. Peppermint likes water very much. When raising peppermint, we should often water the leaves. The number of leaves is different, the amount of watering is also different, the leaves should be watered more, and the leaves should be watered less. In addition, try to spray with a spray can. Do not water the root directly.

4. Peppermint fertilizer requirements are not high, in the planting process of reasonable topdressing on it, generally spraying is phosphate fertilizer or urea, but should not be applied through the winter, so as not to poison the root system.

5. Peppermint is planted with reasonable pruning, and repeated pruning will make the plant grow more luxuriantly. Generally speaking, old leaves should only be cut off without fragrance. Proper coring and topping can help it grow better.

Second, the main efficacy of mint

Peppermint has both medical and edible functions, the main edible parts are stems and leaves, but also can be taken by juice. Peppermint contains a large number of peppermint oil, menthol, menthone and rosmarinic acid and other ingredients, these substances into the body can promote brain excitement, but also promote blood circulation in the body, play the effect of dispersing wind and heat. Fresh mint leaves can also be used to make soup and cook rice in summer, and there are many ways to eat them.

These are the main planting methods and effects of mint. Friends who plant potted plants at home can also plant several pots of mint, which is very fragrant and pleasant.