What are the precautions for growing mint? Keep these points in mind

Mint is a relatively common medicinal herb among traditional Chinese medicines. Nowadays, many people grow mint. It can not only be used as medicine, but also for brewing tea, and it can also be grown as an ornamental potted plant. Its medicinal value and use value are both relatively high. Most importantly, mint is very easy to keep alive, and the cost of growing it is not high. So what are the things to pay attention to when growing mint? Let us learn about the precautions for growing mint together.

1. Time

The time for planting mint needs to be determined according to the climate of the planting site and the mint planting method. Usually, planting is carried out in spring and autumn each year. Generally, when using seed sowing, it is planted in March and April and in September and October each year. Next, when using rhizomes for planting, it is generally planted in April or August each year. For division planting, transplanting can be done once the seedlings grow to about 10 to 15 cm. For cuttings planting, it is best to plant in May and June.

2. Soil

There are certain requirements for choosing the soil of the mint planting site. Generally, it is best to choose sandy loam or alluvial soil for planting. Before planting, the soil should be tested for pH. Soil with excessively high or low pH cannot be planted. At the same time, the planting site must not have low-lying areas or waterlogged zones. The drainage system should be relatively complete, the land should be deeply plowed, and attention should also be paid to loosening and hilling the soil to avoid soil compaction, which would affect the growth of mint.

3. Temperature

Mint is a plant that likes warmth and is also tolerant of low temperatures and high temperatures. Under normal circumstances, it is best to grow it in an environment with a temperature of about 25 to 30 degrees. At the same time, note that the lowest temperature must not be lower than minus 15 degrees, otherwise it will freeze to death. However, in most areas of our country, temperatures basically rarely reach minus 15 degrees, so there is no need to worry about it freezing to death. But in order to make mint grow better and faster, the most suitable temperature is between 20 and 30 degrees, so we can regulate the temperature artificially.

4. Fertilizing

The growth of mint requires a large amount of nutrients, because it mainly promotes the growth of branches and leaves and promotes its reproduction efficiency, so it is basically mainly nitrogen fertilizer. Generally, fertilization is needed about once a month, which can keep mint vigorous. During this period, some phosphorus fertilizer, potassium fertilizer and the like can also be applied in appropriate amounts. If it is to be sold as a potted plant, fertilization is even more necessary before sale, so that the mint can remain verdant and keep its plant shape, which can improve the economic benefits of mint.

5. Watering

The water requirements of mint need to be strictly controlled. It is suitable for growing in a relatively moist environment, but it also has a certain degree of drought tolerance. In order to increase the yield of mint, multiple waterings are needed throughout its growth process. During its seedling stage, it generally needs watering about once every half month. In the middle growth stage, it needs the most water, and generally needs watering about once every 5 to 7 days.

6. Pruning

If we are growing mint for many years, we need to prune the mint. This can not only increase the yield of mint but also improve its quality. Harvest the mature mint leaves at the appropriate time, so that over the course of a year they can be harvested in batches multiple times, and the quality of the harvested mint leaves is also excellent. But if they are not harvested in a timely manner, then the fragrance of the old mint leaves will not be strong, and the quality will naturally decline.