Mint farming methods and precautions, how to grow mint to make it pop.

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1. Sufficient light

2. Suitable soil

3. Water appropriately

4. Pay attention to fertilization

Do not use soil that is too sandy or too clayey to cultivate mint. Generally, garden soil, humus soil and sandy soil are used to prepare pot soil, which can ensure good root growth. Usually, it should be placed in a sunny place so that it can be exposed to the sun all day long. Only the seedling stage should be protected from exposure. Adequate water should be provided in the early and middle stages to facilitate the development of roots, stems and leaves. In the later stage, water needs to be controlled to prevent it from growing wildly. Also, give it plenty of base fertilizer.

1. Sufficient light

Mint is a long-day crop. If there is insufficient light, it will not only affect its development, but also reduce the content of menthol and peppermint oil. Generally, it should be placed in a sunny place, and the light time should be as long as possible every day, which is conducive to the differentiation of flower buds and can better carry out photosynthesis. It should be noted that the seedlings should avoid being exposed to strong light during the seedling stage, otherwise they will be burned. Just grow up a little.

2. Suitable soil

Mint The requirements for the soil are not very high. Generally, as long as the soil is not severely sandy or too sticky, it will be fine. At the same time, avoid using substrates that are too acidic or alkaline for planting. It can be prepared by mixing garden soil, humus soil and sandy soil. The content of sandy soil should not be too high to avoid affecting the growth of the roots. The soil must be fully disinfected before use. It can be exposed to the sun or stir-fried in a waste pot.

3. Water appropriately

In order to promote the growth of mint, sufficient water should be provided in the early and middle stages. Generally, it needs to be watered every 15 days, so that it can grow quickly. After it grows to a certain level, the amount of water must be appropriately controlled. By controlling water, you can prevent it from growing wildly and reduce the possibility of lodging. Generally, you only need to water the seedlings 4-5 times before harvesting. Watering should be stopped 25 days before harvesting.

4. Pay attention to fertilization

Planting When growing mint, you need to apply enough base fertilizer. The base fertilizer generally uses decomposed compost, superphosphate and bone meal, which can ensure comprehensive nutrition and is less likely to cause fertilizer damage. When the seedlings grow to 10-15 cm high, they need to be properly topdressed. At this time, urea is mostly used as fertilizer to promote the development of branches and leaves. Fertilizer needs to be fully diluted before application to avoid damage to roots caused by concentrated fertilizer.

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