Illustration of potted planting of mint on balcony

There are many kinds of mint with a refreshing aroma, but all of them have a fresh fragrance. The growth period after planting is very long, and its growth rate is very fast, but it needs to pay attention to the problem of root winding. The ramets are divided every 1 or 12 years.

Planting diagram

I. Seedling selection (seed sowing or branch cutting can also be used)

Choose the desired varieties, seedlings with uniform leaf color and healthy fragrance. The container uses more than 5 pottery flowerpots.

2. Transplanting

In order to improve drainage, the root of the plant was raised slightly during transplanting. Flatten the surface of the soil and make the plant more stable. Water to the bottom of the basin and leave in a cool position for 2-3 days.

Third, watering and topdressing

When dry, the leaves are yellow, so they should be watered frequently and often. Add liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks. And control the nitrogen content.

Fourth, pick the heart

In order to ensure the growth of axillary buds, the top of the central stem should be removed.

5. Harvest

After the end of flowering, the leaves harden and should be harvested before flowering. If only blades are used. The flowers can be picked in advance.

6. Pruning and topdressing

Even if there is no harvest, trim the parts that grow too fast to maintain a healthy posture. After mass harvest or pruning, chemical fertilizer is applied around the root of the plant.

V7. Ramet

The plants are dug out every 1-2 years, and the old roots are divided to help the growth of new plants.

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