Methods and key points of mint pot cultivation

Peppermint is easy to grow, used to make tea, refreshing and cool, and is very suitable for drinking in hot summer. And peppermint contains peppermint oil and menthol, which is easy to volatilize and can dispel mosquitoes. The following flower friends introduce the planting technology of potted mint on the family balcony.

There are many varieties of peppermint, but no matter which one, its common characteristics are strong adaptability, cold tolerance and easy to grow, which is very suitable for novice cultivation. Peppermint grows so fast that it can be picked and eaten at any time, and it is a good choice to make tea. To paraphrase you Cixiong, a vanilla researcher, don't be afraid to pick the vanilla. The more some herbs are picked, the more luxuriant the plant will grow, and mint is one of them.

1. Key points of mint family pot planting

The main results are as follows: 1. Family potted mint is also very simple. The stout, white rhizome can be dug from March to April, and the root segment of about 8 cm can be cut. It can be buried in the basin soil for about 20 days to grow new plants, and the tender stem head can also be cut for shade cutting in May-June.

2. Peppermint is a perennial plant with well-developed root system, and a large number of plants can be isolated when turning the basin and changing soil every spring. Usually keep the basin soil wet, fertilize mainly with nitrogen fertilizer, supplemented by phosphorus and potassium, and apply thin fertilizer frequently.

3, peppermint likes bright light, but does not directly shine on the sun, at the same time to have rich moisture. Therefore, watering is best carried out when the soil is not completely dry.

Second, the family pot method of mint.

1. Flowerpot

There must be vents at the bottom to prevent too much water from staying in the soil and rotting roots.

2. Soil

Rich and soft soil is the most suitable (there are all kinds of mixed soil in the flower-and-bird market, which is very suitable for beginners like us).

3. Planting

Put a few small stones at the bottom of the flowerpot, pour into part of the soil, compact, and then put the mint seedlings that propagate roots into the soil, sprinkle the remaining soil gently into the pot with your hands, and never press it again with your hands, because it is easy to break the fragile roots.

4. Watering

Peppermint needs a lot of water, which may be related to the need for aroma from branches and leaves. So every day can be watered, watered thoroughly. But the water that flows into the plate at the bottom must be poured out, otherwise it is easy to rot.

5. Lighting

Peppermint likes sunshine. If you don't see the sun for a long time, the fragrance will fade and the branches and seedlings will become thinner. However, the newly planted seedlings should not see too much sunlight, as long as they are placed in a place with better light.

6. Pruning

Peppermint grows fast and can be trimmed to the crooked part or top, but not too much.

7. Change the basin

Peppermint has a strong reproductive ability, and it is estimated that in a few months, the roots will be packed with flowerpots and need to be changed to provide nutrients. Stop watering for 1-2 days before changing the pot. after the soil is slightly dry, tap the flowerpot with your hand, knock it out with soil roots, and then change it to a larger pot.