How to grow mint in pots? Cultivation methods and precautions

Mint has long been known as the "lazy person's herb," and it can be said to be a very easy plant to grow, but no matter how simple it is, there will always be methods and precautions for growing mint that we need to learn. Let's take a look together.

What you need to know

Soil

For mint cultivation, choose a loose, well-drained, fertile sandy soil.

Temperature

The growing temperature should ideally be kept at 20-30°C, and mint is fairly cold-hardy, able to withstand low temperatures of -15°C.

Light

Mint is naturally fond of sunlight, so make sure it gets plenty of light; this effectively ensures that mint flowers normally and also promotes the accumulation of mint oil and menthol.

Water

Mint cultivation requires a fair amount of water, and the potting soil should generally be kept on the moist side, with particular attention during the early and middle growth stages; during the flowering period, the water supply can be reduced appropriately.

Planting

When selecting stems, dig up the thick white rhizomes for planting, trim them into root segments about 8 cm long and bury them in the potting soil; after about 20 days, new shoots will sprout. You can also cut off the tender stem tips and do shaded cuttings in May-June.