How to Grow Peppermint? Planting Methods and Points to Note

Peppermint is a type of mint, and it can now be seen in many places on the market. Peppermint has high ornamental value, and its main ornamental feature is its leaves, which stay evergreen all year round and look very lively. Nowadays, many people grow peppermint, and there are many points to note when planting it.

How to Grow Peppermint

1. Sowing. Well-drained sandy loam or deep loam soil is best. Scatter the seeds evenly over it, cover lightly with soil and keep it moist. Germination is faster at 20-25°C. After germination, let the seedlings receive light as soon as possible to prevent leggy growth.

2. Light. Peppermint needs sufficient light for growth, especially after germination; insufficient light will cause leggy stems and leaves.

Peppermint Planting Methods and Points to Note

1. Planting methods:

1. If you sow peppermint indoors, its sowing period is very long, and it can be sown from winter to early summer. When sowing, choose relatively loose, breathable soil, then keep the soil moist and sow the seeds on the moist soil. After sowing, do not cover the seeds with soil; you can cover them with plastic film to keep the soil moist. The temperature should be kept between 21°C and 25°C, and seedlings usually emerge in 1 to 2 weeks.

2. When the peppermint seedlings have grown to a certain extent, they can be transplanted. When transplanting, move them into flower pots with a diameter of 10-12cm. The light can be full sun or partial sun. In the later stages of care, water according to the principle of watering when the soil is dry and stopping when it is wet.

3. Before peppermint blooms, it needs to be harvested in time. Pick the fresh leaves and store them for use. In autumn, take care to cut off the old stems and so on.

2. Points to note:

Peppermint grows very quickly. When the seedlings reach a certain height, pinch out the growing tips to encourage branching. In addition, promptly remove yellowing leaves.

How to Fertilize Peppermint

1. Fertilization principles. Next, here is a specific fertilization method, mainly for peppermint that needs stronger growth. Peppermint's growing season is very long, and more fertilizer can be added, but the principle is small amounts applied frequently, using organic fertilizer or a weak fertilizer solution. Be very careful about the fertilizer concentration to avoid burning the roots.

2. Fertilization timing. Once peppermint is mature, the grower can harvest it for use. After harvesting is the time to fertilize; in addition, the amount of fertilizer should be determined according to how heavily it was harvested. Also note that during the seedling stage, it is best to apply little or no fertilizer.

3. What fertilizer to apply. One type of fertilizer is added to the soil, mainly organic fertilizer mixed with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and so on, or some livestock manure such as chicken or bird droppings; another type is a fertilizer sprayed on the leaves during the growing season, mainly phosphorus fertilizer.

How to Water Peppermint

1. In the hot summer climate, evaporation naturally increases. At this time, if care is neglected, peppermint leaves may die from thirst due to lack of water. Therefore, in high-temperature weather, be sure to water once in the morning and once in the evening each day to ensure the peppermint leaves absorb enough water and grow lush, fresh, and tender.

2. If peppermint is placed indoors in a cool environment for viewing, check whether the potting soil is moist even in summer, so as to avoid overwatering and waterlogging that the plant cannot absorb.

3. In winter, the temperature is relatively low, the plant's water absorption is relatively poor, and evaporation is reduced, so peppermint does not need much attention in terms of water management. If the potting soil is not dry, there is no need to water. Wait until peppermint sprouts new buds the following spring, then strengthen care.

When planting peppermint, be sure to choose an appropriate time. After planting, care needs to be strengthened, and timely fertilization and watering are very important. You also need to strengthen control of its light and temperature. Only by doing these well can you ensure peppermint's growth.