How to grow potted mint grass

Peppermint is a collection of ornamental and edible herbs, which can be described as "both moral and talented". Mint grows very fast, not only the potted plant has a high ornamental value, but also can be picked and eaten at any time, making tea or vegetables is a good choice.

Peppermint, also known as southern mint, night incense, water mint, etc., is the general name of perennial root herbs of the mint genus of Labiatae. It is native to Europe and the Mediterranean coast, and is now cultivated all over the world. We mainly use its stems and leaves to extract essential oils as natural spices. Let's take a look at how to grow potted mint.

The cultivation of mint soil with loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil is better; peppermint requires more water, and can be irrigated every day on the balcony; peppermint grows fast and should be turned over once a year in spring.

Peppermint likes warm climate, the most suitable temperature for growth is 20-30 degrees, like places with bright light, plenty of sunshine is conducive to the formation of peppermint aroma. Mint kept indoors should be moved to a sunny place for one or two days every few days, and then back indoors. At the same time, it is also very hardy, even if the winter temperature drops to about 2 degrees, the plant begins to wither, enter dormancy, and can sprout and grow again the next year.

1. Soil

Peppermint soil requirements are not very strict, except for sand, excessive viscosity, excessive pH and low-lying poor drainage soil, the general soil can be planted, sandy loam, alluvial soil is better. The suitable pH value of soil is 6-7.5.

2. Sunshine

As a potted plant, peppermint is generally cultured in a semi-shaded environment, that is, astigmatism rather than direct sunlight. If you put it on the balcony, you can put it at the root of the back sun wall, which can cover part of the sun. if it is indoor breeding, it is best to put it 3 meters away from the Chaoyang balcony and let it receive astigmatism.

3. Temperature

Peppermint has strong adaptability to temperature, its rhizome survives the winter and can withstand the low temperature of-15 ℃. The optimum temperature for its growth is 25 ℃ ~ 30 ℃. The growth was slow when the temperature was below 15 ℃ and accelerated when the temperature was higher than 20 ℃. At 20 ℃ ~ 30 ℃, as long as water and fertilizer are suitable, the higher the temperature, the faster the growth.

4. Watering

Peppermint likes the moist soil environment and is more resistant to moisture, especially during the growth period, but the amount of water should not be too large, and waterlogging is strictly prohibited. Usually watering should maintain the habit of "no dry, no watering, watering thoroughly". If you use Amoy rice water, it will be more beneficial to the growth of peppermint. In winter, it is necessary to reduce the number of watering and the amount of water.

5. Fertilizer

The cultivation of peppermint needs fertilizer, and peppermint likes fertilizer, which is topdressing once a month during its growth period. Nitrogen fertilizer is the main fertilizer, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied properly. If the branches and leaves need to be harvested during the growth period, topdressing should be carried out during the harvest to promote the plant to restore a good plant shape.

Tips:

If the potted mint is raised well, it will also repay you-it will produce beautiful little lavender flowers. And don't be reluctant to prune, the more this plant is trimmed, the better it grows!

Time: 2019-05-31 Click: