How to grow Peppermint planting methods and points for attention

Peppermint is a kind of peppermint, which can be seen in many places on the market. Peppermint has a high ornamental value, the main ornamental point is its leaves, which are evergreen all the year round and look very lively. Now there are a lot of people who grow peppermint, and there are a lot of things to pay attention to when planting.

How to grow peppermint

1. Sow seeds. It is better for sandy loam or deep loam with good drainage. Sow the seeds evenly, cover the soil slightly and keep moist. Germinate faster at 20-25 °C. after germination, let the seedlings receive light as soon as possible to avoid overgrowth.

2. Light. The growth of peppermint needs plenty of light, especially after germination, lack of light will lead to excessive growth of branches and leaves.

Planting methods and matters needing attention of Peppermint

1. Planting methods:

1. If peppermint is sown indoors, its sowing time is very long and can be sown from winter to early summer. When sowing, choose a more loose and breathable soil, then keep the soil moist, and sow the seeds on the moist soil. After sowing, the seeds should not be covered with soil, but can be covered with plastic film to keep the soil moist. The temperature should be kept between 21 ℃ and 25 ℃.

2. When the seedlings of peppermint grow to a certain extent, they can be transplanted. When transplanting, transplant it into a 10--12cm-caliber flowerpot, and the light can be full-day or half-day. Watering should be dry and wet in the later stage of maintenance.

3. Peppermint needs to be harvested in time before flowering. Pick the fresh leaves and save them for use. Be careful to cut off the old stem in autumn.

2. points for attention:

Peppermint grows rapidly. When the seedling grows to a certain height, it picks the heart and hits the top to promote branches. In addition, the yellowing leaves should be removed in time.

How to fertilize peppermint

1. The principle of fertilization. Next, let's talk about a specific fertilization method, mainly for peppermint, which needs to strengthen its growth. Peppermint growth period is very long, fertilizer can also be added more, but the principle is a small number of times, organic fertilizer or thin fertilizer can, pay attention to the concentration of fertilizer, so as not to burn the root system.

2. The time of fertilization. Peppermint can be harvested and used by the owner after ripening. It is the time to apply fertilizer after harvest. In addition, the amount of fertilizer is determined according to the degree of harvest. It is also important to note that it is best to apply little or no fertilizer at the seedling stage.

3. What fertilizer should be applied. One kind of fertilizer is added to the soil, mainly organic fertilizer such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, or some livestock manure such as chicken and bird manure, and the other is to spray the leaves during the growing period, mainly phosphate fertilizer.

How to water peppermint

1. Evaporation will naturally increase in the hot summer climate. At this time, neglect of management is likely to cause pepper mint leaves to die of thirst due to lack of water. Therefore, it must be watered every morning and evening in hot weather to ensure that peppermint leaves absorb enough water and grow green and tender.

2. If you watch peppermint in a cool indoor environment, check whether the basin soil is moist even in summer, so as to avoid excessive watering and waterlogging caused by plant absorption.

3. In winter, the temperature is relatively low, the water absorption of the plant is also relatively poor, and evaporation is reduced, so peppermint does not need to pay too much attention to moisture management. If the flowerpot is not dry, it does not need watering. Just wait for the peppermint to sprout next spring before strengthening the management.

Peppermint must be planted at the right time. After planting, we need to strengthen management, timely fertilizer and water is very important. Also need to strengthen its light and temperature control, only to do these well in order to ensure the growth of peppermint.