mint
Mint is considered one of the aromatic herbs that contains a wide range of therapeutic and cosmetic benefits. It is very necessary in preparing some drinks such as: tea, lemon juice, and mint infusion, which cures cases of colic and fatigue. Mint repels most insects when planted near windows, and prevents their entry. Home. Here we will discuss how to grow it in pots and ground.
Suitable climate for growing mint
- Mint does not need large areas, strength and durability in the ground in order to grow. Because its roots are small and do not extend much, it can be grown in small pots or large tubs and in the ground, and it can be placed on the window or on the roofs of houses, provided that there is direct sun on it in the morning and some of the afternoon.
- Suitable soil is moist, fertile and rich in natural fertilizer.
- Irrigation: It needs daily irrigation to keep the soil moist.
We note that mint is grown throughout the year when using pots, but if using ground beds, it must be planted in the months of April and August.
Growing mint in the home garden (ground)
- Clean the ground of stones and gravel well to avoid the formation of voids that make the soil light.
- Dividing the land into small basins, which are formed with large stones.
- Apply fertilizer and mix it with the soil.
- Use fresh mint seedlings with good roots, which can be easily obtained from mint that we buy from the market, or by placing mint branches in a cup filled with water to re-grow the roots.
- Dig the soil 20 centimeters deep, then put a little fertilizer, then place the mint seedlings. It is preferable to place each root in a hole alone.
- Leave a distance of 30 cm between each seedling.
- Water the seedlings until they are submerged in water on the first and second days, then water them daily with a little water to maintain soil moisture.
- Clean the soil from time to time from the weeds that constantly appear around the mint.
- Pruning seedlings at the beginning of winter to increase their good growth.
Growing mint in pots
- Choose appropriate agricultural pots, the best of which are rectangular ones, to give the roots a chance to expand and grow well.
- Fill the pots with soil and natural fertilizer.
- Make a small hole in the middle of the pot, then plant the seedling to a depth of 15 centimeters, then cover it with soil.
- Water the soil well; So that it stays moist for as long as possible in the first days.
- Place the pots in front of the window where the sun shines.
- Water mint early in the morning as needed.
