When the sun shines enough, the mint grows vigorously

Peppermint is a plant that likes light. The more it is exposed to the sun, the better it will grow. Lack of sunlight will lead to thin and curved branches, small leaves and light aroma. Therefore, when raising peppermint, it must be placed in the place with the most sunshine at home. Don't be afraid of more than 30 degrees in summer. It will grow more happily. In addition, pay attention to ventilation

Peppermint needs plenty of water

1. With sufficient water, peppermint will grow green and full, and its taste will be more fragrant

2. Peppermint has strong vitality. It is not a big problem in case of drought or flood. When the soil is dry, pour it thoroughly. Generally, if the surface of the basin soil is completely dry, it needs watering

3. If the leaves wilt without watering for a long time, don't worry. It will recover slowly after watering. Keep watering for 2 ~ 3 days

Big pot of good soil with good fertilizer, mint rub long

Basin soil:

1. The reason why peppermint grows fast is inseparable from its strong ability to absorb nutrients. Therefore, we need to prepare large flower pots and fertile soil for it

2. If the root system of peppermint is developed and the place is not enough, the growth will be limited. It is suggested to change the basin every spring

3. If you have a flower bed or yard at home, don't put Mint in it, because if you're not careful, it will occupy your whole garden and rob the nutrition of other plants

4. Loose and breathable soil can make peppermint grow carefree. It's best to loosen the soil often and catch a few earthworms and put them in a basin

Fertilization:

1. Peppermint does not have particularly high requirements for fertilizer. 1:500 ~ 1000 of chemical fertilizer and water is enough, and there is no need to apply fertilizer too frequently

2. Usually, we can make some rotten rice washing water and clean water and pour it on Mint in the proportion of at least 1:20

How to trim mint

What if Mint grows out of control? It must be because you didn't trim it well

1. There is a way to treat mint, which is called "picking the heart and beating the top". You can't let it grow up blindly. In order to promote the development of lateral buds, we should pay attention to cutting off some new buds and some old leaves at the top, so as to make peppermint send axillary buds as soon as possible, grow fast and look good

2. Mint stems and leaves are too thin and too small. They should also be trimmed. Coupled with sufficient sunshine, the situation will ease

3. Don't be reluctant to start. If the mint leaves are all dry and wilted, and the overgrowth is particularly serious, you can directly shave your head and send new branches again, so as to grow and burst the basin again

How does Mint breed

Peppermint is mostly propagated not by seeds, but through "stolons"

If you want to cultivate new mint, you can cut off the stolon and bury it horizontally in the soil. The leaves on the stolon will grow into Mint branches perpendicular to the stolon. Don't bury it vertically

Stolons can also be hydroponically cultured in water

Without stolons, peppermint is cultivated as follows:

1. Cut a sprig of mint, about 6cm. If it is too long, it can be divided into two sections. Then soak it in a cup and put it by the windowsill to bask in the sun

2. In a week or so, the cut Mint branches basically took root

3. Bury the root of mint branch into the soil, compact the soil and pour water through it

4. Put it on the windowsill without direct sunlight to slow the seedling for 2 ~ 3 days. If there is no sign of dryness and softness during this period, it indicates that the mint is alive

No matter how strong Mint is, it is afraid of "powdery mildew"

Powdery mildew is a disease caused by a fungus. After peppermint infection, there are white powdery spots on both sides of the leaves, which looks like mildew. It is generally caused by poor ventilation or excessive watering

If you get powdery mildew from your own mint, it is recommended to cut off the focus and sprout again

Effect of mint water

Steps for making mint water:

① Take 3 ~ 4 fresh leaves from the mint at home (you can use the top bud cut by picking the heart)

② Add some lemon and honey and brew with boiling water. You can soak it two to three times

③ Mint is used as medicine to wake up the brain and sugar gum. An occasional cup of mint water can not only invigorate the spirit, but also alleviate halitosis, clear the lungs and dissipate phlegm

It should be noted that people with deficiency and cold constitution should not use too much. Peppermint is cold, and eating more will hurt the body

Peppermint and peppermint are generally acceptable. We often have two kinds of peppermint and orchid

In a word, the secret of keeping mint can be summarized as follows:

Ventilation, watering, sunbathing and shaving

I wonder if you've learned it yet

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