Mint is a kind of light loving plant. The more sunlight, the better it will grow. Lack of sunlight will cause the branches to become thin and crooked. The leaves will not grow very long, and the fragrance will also fade. Therefore, mint must be kept in the place with the most sunshine at home. In summer, it will grow more happily. In addition, pay attention to ventilation.
1. With enough water, mint will grow green and full, and taste more fragrant.
2. Peppermint has strong vitality. It is not a big problem in case of drought or flood. When the soil is dry, it can be poured through. Generally feel the surface of basin soil is completely dry, it needs watering.
3. If there is no water for a long time, the leaves will wilt. Don't worry, it will recover slowly after watering. Keep it for 2-3 days and water it once.
1. The reason why Mint grows fast cannot be separated from its strong ability to absorb nutrients. Therefore, we need to prepare large flowerpots and fertile soil for it.
2. The root system of peppermint is developed, the place is not enough, the growth will be limited, it is recommended to change the basin every spring.
3. If you have flower beds or garden friends at home, don't put Mint in them, because it will occupy your whole garden and rob the nutrition of other plants.
4. The soil is loose and breathable to make Mint grow carefree. It's better to loosen the soil and catch several earthworms in the basin.
1. The requirement of peppermint on fertilizer is not very high. 1:500 ~ 1000 of fertilizer and water is enough, and it is not necessary to apply fertilizer too frequently.
2. In general, we can mix some ripe rice washing water and clear water to pour Mint at least in the proportion of 1:20.
How does peppermint grow uncontrollable? It must be because you didn't trim it.
1. There is a way to treat mint, which is called "plucking the heart and beating the top". It can't grow up blindly. In order to promote the development of lateral buds, we should pay attention to cutting off the top part of the new buds and part of the old leaves, so that mint can send out axillary buds as soon as possible, grow fast, and look good!
2. If the stem and leaf of peppermint are too thin and too small, they should be pruned. With sufficient sunshine, the situation will be eased.
3. Don't be reluctant to start. If the peppermint leaves are all dry and wilted, the overgrowth is very serious. You can shave your head directly and send new branches again, so that you can grow and explode again!
Mint mostly does not rely on seed reproduction, but through "stolon".
If you want to cultivate a new mint, you can cut off the stolon and bury it in the soil horizontally. The leaves on the stolon will grow into Mint branches perpendicular to the stolon. Do not bury it vertically!
You can also put stolons in water for hydroponics.
1. Cut a small branch of mint, about 6cm long, which can be divided into two sections, then soak it in a cup, and put it on the windowsill to bask in the sun.
2. In a week or so, the cut Mint branch basically takes root.
3. Bury the root of mint branch in the soil, compact the soil, and pour water through it.
4. Put it on the windowsill under direct sunlight for 2-3 days. If there is no sign of dry or soft during this period, it means that mint is alive.
Powdery mildew is caused by a fungus. After infection, peppermint shows white powdery spots on both sides of its leaves, which looks like mildew. It is usually caused by poor ventilation or excessive watering.
If you get powdery mildew, you should take it into consideration. It's suggested that you cut off the focus and sprout again.
① take 3-4 fresh leaves from the mint at home (you can use the top buds cut from the heart).
Add some lemons and honey and make it with boiling water. You can make it two or three times.
③ Mint is used as medicine to wake up the mind, make sugar breath, and occasionally have a cup of mint water, which can not only invigorate the spirit, but also relieve the bad breath, clear the lungs and phlegm.
It should be noted that people with physical deficiency and cold should not use too much, peppermint is cool, and eat more.
In addition, we usually plant mint with spearmint and peppermint. They taste better and are easy to accept.
