Illustrated Guide to Growing Mint in Balcony Pots

There are many types of mint with a fresh, crisp fragrance, but all of them share a fresh, light scent. After planting, the growing period is very long, and its growth rate is fast, but you need to watch out for root tangling. Divide the plants once every 1-2 years.

Planting Illustrated Guide

1. Selecting seedlings (you can also sow seeds or take cuttings from stems)

Choose the variety you want, with evenly colored leaves and healthy, lightly fragrant seedlings. Use a fired ceramic flower pot of size 5 or larger.

2. Transplanting

To improve drainage, slightly raise the root crown when transplanting. Smooth the surface of the soil to make the plant more stable. Water until it overflows from the bottom of the pot, then place it in a cool, shaded spot for 2-3 days.

3. Watering and topdressing

When dry, the leaves turn yellow, so water frequently and mist the leaves often. Apply liquid fertilizer once every 2 weeks, and keep the nitrogen content under control.

4. Pinching

To ensure the growth of axillary buds, pinch off the top of the central stem.

5. Harvesting

After the flowering period ends, the leaves become tough, so harvest the leaves before flowering. If you only use the leaves, you can remove the flowers early.

6. Pruning and topdressing

Even if you do not harvest, prune the parts that grow too fast to keep the plant healthy. After a large harvest or pruning, apply compound fertilizer around the root crown.

7. Division

Every 1-2 years, dig up the plant and divide the old roots to help new plants grow.

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