It's the perfect time to plant mint: grow a pot when the weather warms up and enjoy the scent of mint

Get a pot of mint and feel what it means to be refreshing. When it comes to mint, it gives people a cool feeling, not ice yet with the sensation of ice. But in fact, many people have never really eaten mint; what we commonly see is just one type of mint. Today, Huahua will tell flower lovers some little facts about mint.

Mint is mainly produced in the southwestern region, but it is distributed throughout China. It is used as a household ornamental plant, and in some regions it is also used as an ingredient. It is mainly used to extract menthol, which is added to candy, bath products, and so on. Mint can be said to be a treasure all over, and it can also be used to repel insects and mosquitoes. Mint itself naturally carries fragrance, especially in summer, when the fragrance becomes stronger, greatly enhancing the freshness of indoor air.

Planting mint: mint is a plant that likes fertilizer. When fertilizing, nitrogen fertilizer should be the main type, and pruning is also needed when necessary. Moist soil can promote the growth of mint. Usually, household wastewater and rice-washing water can be used for watering. Mint does not have great demands for water. When watering, keep to the principle of not watering if not dry, and watering thoroughly if dry. In winter in the north, it needs to be moved indoors, and the amount of watering should be reduced.

Mint can also repel mosquitoes. The fragrance of mint has a great effect on mosquitoes. The leaves of mint contain volatile substances such as mint oil. After the mint leaves volatilize, the odor produced has a dispersing effect on mosquitoes. Some flower lovers may ask whether this fragrance is healthy for the human body. Huahua wants to tell everyone that the fragrance given off by mint is harmless to the human body. Growing mint indoors can be used to repel mosquitoes while also being ornamental. Although the effect is not as obvious as insecticide, it is still quite good.

When placing mint, it must be put in a place with sufficient sunlight. If mint does not get sunlight for a long time, the leaves will become small, and the stems and branches will wither and become smaller and smaller. Pruning mint: because of temperature, mint grows very quickly. If it becomes pot-bound, it needs to be cut back, otherwise it will hinder the growth of new leaves. The cut leaves can be sun-dried or air-dried and can be used to make tea.

Every spring, the soil around the mint needs to be loosened so that the plant's root system can fully absorb nutrients, thereby promoting growth. It is best to choose alkaline soil with good air permeability. Growing a pot of mint at home in summer is a very good choice; the fragrance can fill the whole home. In fact, mint is also quite good to grow in water, though it is a bit more troublesome to care for. Whether to choose water culture or soil culture depends on the flower lover's preference.