How to grow apple mint well

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: During its growth season, it is best to control the temperature to above 20 degrees, because it is sensitive to temperature and it will grow better in a warm environment. In addition, it is not cold-resistant and is very afraid of cold, so it is best to protect it from the cold in winter, and the minimum temperature should not be below zero degrees.

2. Light: Apple mint has very high requirements for sunlight and needs sufficient light every day. In other words, whether it is the growing season or the wintering season, it cannot be placed in a very dark place. In summer, it is best to block out the midday light, otherwise its leaves may be burned.

3. Watering: Apple mint likes moisture, but it is also afraid of waterlogging. From spring to autumn, water the plants when the soil is dry. Especially in summer, water demand is the highest. In winter, try to reduce the amount of water and keep it slightly drier.

4. Fertilization: More nutrients are helpful for its growth, but not too much nutrients. An appropriate amount of base fertilizer can be mixed into the soil, and then the amount of topdressing can be determined based on the specific growth status.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: It can be done by sowing. Spring is a good time to sow seeds, specifically in late March. If the seeds are not sown immediately after collection, they need to be stored in a place with lower temperature. In addition, you can choose loose soil with good drainage as the substrate. When sowing seeds, pay attention to evenness. After sowing, water the seeds sufficiently and maintain humidity.

2. Pruning: Apple mint grows relatively fast, so its leaves sometimes appear very dense. At this time, proper pruning is needed. The leaves cannot be too dense, which will result in poor light transmission.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: In summer and autumn, specifically from July to October, a disease that is more likely to occur is "leaf blight". The damage to the leaves is very obvious. In addition to spraying pesticides such as carbendazim, the diseased leaves must be cut off in time.

2. Pests: There are not too many pests, only occasional "red spiders", which can be removed with tweezers or insecticides.