Grow potted mint this way for easy, lush, vigorous growth

As the saying goes, one branch alone does not make spring; it takes a hundred flowers blooming in brilliant colors to make spring. Sometimes being alone is not necessarily a good thing, and this same principle applies to mint. If you want your potted mint to grow well and abundantly, then follow along with the editor and learn some "moves"!

In short, if you want mint to grow well, you must first learn to prune, which is what is commonly called topping and pinching. In fact, timely pruning has two benefits that fellow gardeners should not miss! First, it is attractive; second, timely pruning can control the height and shape of the mint, promote the growth of the lower axillary buds, and the final result is exactly what fellow gardeners hope for: a full pot in no time!

Fellow gardeners who are new to mint care, look here, here is the simplest pruning method! What is topping? The purpose of topping is to stop mint branches from growing too long, which may cause the mint to lodging. Fellow gardeners should properly prune the overly long branches to prevent lodging.

Pinching requires a bit of patience; generally it is best to remove the top two pairs of young buds. Not only that, but pinching should also be done on a good weather day; a sunny day is best, as it can prevent wound infection.

Care work after pruning is also essential and is a key part of getting mint to fill the pot. Fellow gardeners should also note that mint can be pruned repeatedly; it is not a "once and for all" thing after a single pruning. Repeated pruning can instead make it grow more luxuriantly, and fellow gardeners can experience this for themselves.

Water promptly after pruning, and not only that, timely fertilizing is also important. For fertilizer choices, the editor suggests using cake fertilizer, homemade organic fertilizer, and so on.

Finally, here are some extra bonuses. Fellow gardeners, are you surprised and caught off guard? First, water properly. Mint loves water, and for mint, water is not something to be stingy with. When the summer weather is too hot, you can also spray water on the leaves, a trick for cooling and keeping moisture. The amount of water can be decided according to the number of leaves: if there are more leaves, water more, otherwise the opposite.

Second, give it enough light. Mint has a great demand for light, not just somewhat large, and it can even accept direct sunlight. Therefore, usually make sure it gets sun. In summer, when the sun is too harsh, you can shade it appropriately; at other times, you can freely place it outdoors to receive the baptism of sunlight.