How to grow potted mint

Breeding Instructions

Soil

For the cultivation of mint, you should choose fertile sandy soil with loose texture and good drainage.

Temperature

The cultivation temperature should be kept at 20-30 ℃, and mint is very cold-resistant and can withstand temperatures as low as -15 ℃.

Lighting

Mint likes sunlight by nature, so sufficient light should be ensured to effectively ensure normal flowering of mint and promote the accumulation of peppermint oil and menthol.

Moisture

Cultivated mint requires more water, so the soil in the pot should usually be kept slightly moist, especially in the early and middle stages of growth. The water supply can be appropriately reduced during the flowering period.

Planting

When selecting branches, you should dig out the white and thick rhizomes for planting, trim them into root segments about 8 cm long and bury them in the potting soil. New branches will grow after about 20 days, or you can cut the tender stems and do shaded cuttings in May and June .

Here is a brief explanation of the basic precautions for growing mint. For more practical techniques in each aspect, please see other related articles.