1、 How to plant

1. Cut off branches: peppermint is rarely planted with seeds, its germination rate is not high, and it is not easy to cultivate, so it is often cut with branches. Cut the branch 1 cm up from its bifurcation point. There don't need to be too many leaves on it. If there are too many leaves, some should be cut off to reduce the loss of water and avoid water decay

2. Hydroponic rooting: after cutting off the branches of peppermint, it needs hydroponic rooting. Prepare a transparent container, fill it with an appropriate amount of water, and insert the cut branches into it. The end of the branch should be in contact with the water surface. Generally, white roots will grow at the bottom in about a week. After a few days, the roots will develop to a certain length and can be transplanted into the soil

3. Pot soil preparation: Peppermint needs to be transplanted into the soil after hydroponics for a period of time. This plant has no strict requirements on the soil, as long as it is not too sticky or too heavy pH. Sandy soil is generally selected, which can be prepared with rotten leaf soil and river sand. The proportion of river sand should not be too high, otherwise it is unfavorable to the growth and development of roots. In addition, the soil is best disinfected by high-temperature exposure, which can eliminate the bacteria inside and reduce the possibility of plant disease

4. Transplanting: after the soil is prepared, the mint can be transplanted into the basin soil. Prepare a new basin of appropriate size. The bottom of the basin can be padded with tiles or broken bricks to improve its drainage. Put the plant upright inside and fill it with soil. During the filling process, it can be lifted appropriately to make the soil and root stick closer, which is conducive to its adaptation to the environment

2、 Germination care

After germination, peppermint must first receive scattered light. If it is directly exposed to the sun, the seedlings may be sunburned. Watering should not be too much to keep the soil moist. When it grows up a little, it can properly supplement fertilizer and provide certain nutrients. At the same time, it should slowly strengthen the light