When does mint bloom? Here's how to handle it after blooming

In most people's eyes, mint has always been a rather distinctive foliage plant, but what many people don't know is that mint can actually bloom. When does mint bloom? What do its flowers look like? In addition, how we should handle mint after it blooms is also very important. Next, the editor will answer these questions one by one for you.

When does mint bloom?

Mint is a perennial herb of the genus Mentha in the family Lamiaceae, and it is an aromatic crop with extremely high economic value. Its flowering period is generally from July to September each year. The flowers grow at the top of the branches, with verticillaster inflorescences borne in the leaf axils. The entire flower spike is roughly spherical in outline, and the pedicels are slender and covered with fine hairs.

Its calyx is cup-shaped, and the sepals are narrowly triangular. The flower spikes are rich in color, with different colors such as white, purple, and pink. Its flowers are bright in color and very lush, giving people a fresh and elegant sense of beauty.

What to do after mint blooms?

During the blooming period of mint, we need to make sure it gets sufficient water, fertilizer, and light to meet the nutrients needed for its growth and flowering.

1. Water and fertilizer management: Because mint likes a moist growing environment, and flowering consumes a large amount of nutrients, at this time it is necessary to keep the soil moist and appropriately spray water mist to keep the air humid. As for fertilizing, some compound fertilizer or potassium fertilizer can be used. Note that each application should not be too concentrated; dilute it before use.

2. Light requirements: Mint likes a growing environment with sufficient light. If it lacks light for a long time, let alone flowering, even its basic growth needs cannot be met. Moreover, insufficient light can easily cause mint to become leggy, affecting its appearance. Therefore, it is best to place it in a place with bright light for care, while avoiding strong direct sunlight.

After potted mint finishes blooming, we need to handle it properly to help its healthy growth afterward.

1) Collect seeds: After mint blooms, it will slowly form seeds. When its flowers begin to wither, if you want to collect mint seeds, you need to observe carefully. Wait until the flowers dry up and the seeds are fully mature, then cut them from the plant. Be careful, otherwise the seeds may easily scatter.

2) Proper pruning: Shortly after the flowers fade, as the temperature gradually drops, mint will enter a dormant state, and the leaves on the aboveground part will slowly wither and die. At this time, we only need to cut off the aged and withered leaves and keep some tender new branches. This helps avoid nutrient consumption, and in the coming spring, it will quickly sprout more new branches.