How to grow mint until it bursts out of the pot? Learn in 3 minutes - once you grow it, it takes over everywhere

Growing a pot of mint on the balcony is cooling and heat-relieving, insect-repelling and fragrant - truly the top choice for summer potted plants, and it is very easy to grow. Some gardeners say they often run into problems when growing mint, so today let's talk about how to grow mint

Summary

Soil: first choice is a sandy soil with good aeration and good drainage.

Water: mint likes moisture, so water it frequently as a rule, but watch out for root rot; after winter, reduce the water supply.

Light: just keep it in plenty of light year-round.

Temperature: keep it at around 20°C

1. Soil

First choice is a sandy soil with good aeration and good drainage. This prevents other types of soil from causing waterlogging, which leads to root rot

2. Water

Mint likes moisture, so water it frequently as a rule to keep the potting soil moist, but watch out for root rot; after winter, reduce the water supply.

3. Light

Mint likes light, so keep it in plenty of light year-round to meet its normal growth and development needs. For potted mint, place it in a sunny spot on the balcony.

4. Temperature

A temperature of around 20°C is best for mint's growth and development. Mint is also cold-hardy and can withstand low temperatures of minus 15°C

5. Points to note

1. Fertilize in time.

Mint grows and develops quickly, so you should apply fertilizer monthly, preferably mainly nitrogen fertilizer with phosphorus and potassium fertilizer as a supplement. This helps it grow and develop better, with glossy leaves.

2. Pinching

To prevent mint from growing too tall, becoming leggy and lodging, you can pinch the tips once it reaches a certain height, letting it sprout side branches - lush and green, beautiful and well-shaped

3. Prevent pests and diseases.

Mint seedlings are prone to blackleg disease, which makes the plant lodge and wither. So if you find the stem turning black, promptly spray with 70% chlorothalonil or 40% carbendazim to treat it.

Grown this way, mint fills its pot very easily. After just one year of growing, your mint will spread everywhere, and if you pinch off a section of stem and just stick it in, it will quickly take root and grow - truly a potted plant for the lazy gardener