How to plant mint and how to care for it after it sprouts

1. How to plant

1. Cut off the branches: Mint is rarely planted by seeds, its germination rate is not high, and it is not easy to cultivate, so it is mostly propagated by cuttings. Cut the branch 1 cm above its bifurcation point. There doesn't need to be too many leaves on it. If there are too many leaves, you need to cut some of them off. This can reduce water loss and prevent them from rotting due to water.

2. Hydroponic rooting: After cutting the mint branches, hydroponic rooting is required. Prepare a transparent container, fill it with an appropriate amount of clean water, and insert the cut branches into it. The end of the branch should be in contact with the water surface. Generally, white roots will grow at the bottom in about a week. After waiting for a few more days, when the roots grow to a certain length, they can be transplanted into the soil.

3. Preparation of potting soil: After a period of hydroponic cultivation of mint, it needs to be transplanted into the soil. This plant is not very demanding on the soil, as long as it is not too sticky or too acidic or alkaline. Generally, sandy soil is selected, which can be prepared with leaf mold and river sand. The proportion of river sand should not be too high, otherwise it will be detrimental to the growth and development of the roots. In addition, it is best to disinfect the soil by exposing it to high temperatures, which can kill the bacteria inside and reduce the possibility of plant disease.

4. Transplanting: After preparing the soil, you can transplant the mint into the potting soil. Prepare a new pot of suitable size. You can put tiles or broken bricks at the bottom of the pot to improve its drainage. Place the plant upright and fill it with soil. During the filling process, you can lift it up appropriately to make the soil and roots stick more closely, which will help it adapt to the environment.

2. Germination Care

After mint germinates, it must first be exposed to scattered light. If it is exposed directly to the sun, the seedlings may be sunburned. Do not water too much, keep the soil moist. When it grows a little bigger, you can add appropriate fertilizer and provide certain nutrients, and also gradually increase the light.