Mint cultivation methods and precautions, how to grow mint to make it bloom

1. Adequate sunlight

Mint is a long-day crop. If there is insufficient light, it will not only affect its development, but also reduce the content of menthol and peppermint oil. Generally, it should be placed in a sunny place and the light time should be as long as possible every day. This is conducive to the differentiation of flower buds and better photosynthesis. It should be noted that the seedlings should be avoided from strong sunlight, otherwise they will be burned. It will be fine when they grow a little bigger.

2. Suitable soil

Mint does not have very high requirements for soil. Generally, as long as the soil is not severely desertified or too sticky, it will be fine. At the same time, it is also necessary to avoid using a substrate with too strong acidity or alkalinity to plant it. You can mix garden soil, humus soil and sandy soil. The sand content should not be too high so as not to affect the growth of the roots. The soil must be thoroughly disinfected before use. It can be exposed to the sun or stir-fried in a waste pot.

3. Water appropriately

In order to promote the growth of mint, sufficient water should be provided in the early and middle stages. Generally, it needs to be watered once every 15 days, so that it can grow quickly. When it grows to a certain size, the amount of water should be properly controlled. By controlling the water, you can prevent it from growing too fast and reduce the possibility of lodging. Generally, you only need to water the seeds 4-5 times after germination before harvesting, and stop watering 25 days before harvesting.

4. Pay attention to fertilization

When planting mint, you need to apply enough base fertilizer. Base fertilizer generally consists of decomposed compost, superphosphate and bone meal, which can ensure comprehensive nutrition and is not easy to cause fertilizer damage. When the seedlings grow to 10-15 cm in height, they need appropriate topdressing. At this time, urea is mostly used as fertilizer to promote the development of branches and leaves. Fertilizer needs to be fully diluted before application to avoid damage to the roots caused by concentrated fertilizer.