Mint for the stem and leaves have a cool fragrance, give a refreshing feeling. Peppermint can not only be cultivated in the field, but also potted. Its strong green and charming fragrance are deeply loved by people. The following small series of mint potted plants as an example to give you a brief introduction to its planting methods and precautions.
Peppermint planting method 1, reproduction: Mint is generally propagated by rhizome, but also can be propagated by cuttings and seeds. The latter two methods are seldom used because of their slow growth and easy variation. It can be planted in spring or before winter. It is usually planted in late March to early April, and planted before winter around late October. Mint is best to dig while planting, in order to prevent the rhizome drying.
2. Soil: Mentha haplocalyx don't have high requirements for soil, and it can grow generally, but pH 5.5-6.5 is suitable. Sandy loam, loam and humus soil can be cultivated.
3. Upper pot: after digging out the rhizome between March and April, select the thick and white rhizome, cut the root segment of about 8 cm long, plant it in the basin soil, then cover it with soil, compact it gently, and water it immediately. After about 20 days, new plants will grow.
4. Watering: the basin soil should be kept wet at ordinary times. In case of high temperature and dry weather and summer drought weather from July to August, timely watering is required to resist drought; in rainy spring and plum rain season in summer, ponding should be removed in time.
5. Fertilization: nitrogen fertilizer is the main fertilizer, supplemented by phosphorus and potassium, and thin fertilizer is frequently applied.
6. Temperature and light: Mentha haplocalyx likes to grow in a mild and humid environment, and its suitable growth temperature is 20-30 ℃. Its roots are relatively cold resistant and can survive the winter at - 30 ℃. In bud stage and flowering stage, sufficient sunshine is needed. Long sunshine time is beneficial to the growth of Mentha haplocalyx, but it is not suitable to be exposed to sunlight.
7. Control of diseases and insect pests: the main diseases and insect pests of Mentha haplocalyx are spot blight, rust and Spodoptera japonica. Spot blight should be removed in time, and buried or burned in depth outside the mountain fields to reduce the source of infection. It can also spray new high fat film on peppermint to prevent pathogen infection, improve the ability to resist natural disasters and protect the vigorous growth of Mentha haplocalyx.
Mint potted notes 1, reproduction to choose no disease and insect pests robust underground roots.
2. Mentha haplocalyx is a perennial plant with well-developed root system. A large number of plants can be separated out when changing pots and changing soil every spring.
3. If Mint is collected, it should be stored in a cool and dry place to prevent moisture and mildew.