Notes on planting mint

Everyone has eaten peppermint, so everyone must be very familiar with peppermint, peppermint not only has a very high ornamental value, it can also be used as a candy tea deodorant. So what do you need to pay attention to when growing mint? Next, let's learn about it with the editor.

When should peppermint be sown

The sowing time of peppermint mainly depends on local climatic conditions, usually between March and June, or in September. Among them, Guangdong, Hainan and other provinces can sow seeds all the year round, Jiangsu and Zhejiang around the "Qingming Festival", and southwest China, sowing after the beginning of the rainy season. Mint can be planted once and can be harvested continuously for 2-3 years.

Matters needing attention in planting peppermint

1. Soil: peppermint likes loose and permeable soil, and the requirement for soil is not high, but the pH test should not be forgotten, too large drop is not appropriate.

2.Illumination: mint needs plenty of sunlight to grow, even in summer, without shade. If the light is not enough, the leaves will stop growing and become very thin.

3, moisture: sufficient water can make peppermint grow better, especially in the early stage of growth, the demand for water is greater, usually watered thoroughly. If the temperature is low in winter, the amount of water should be reduced appropriately.

4. Temperature: the most suitable temperature for its growth is 25-30 ℃. If the temperature is lower than 15 ℃, it will grow slowly. At the suitable growth temperature, as long as the water and fertilizer are reasonable, the higher the temperature, the faster it will grow.

Generally speaking, the cultivation of peppermint is relatively simple, but it needs to be cultivated carefully, and carelessness may lead to lack of water and nutrition.