How to grow Mentha spicata

Mentha Spicata is generally suitable for planting during spring, with a high survival rate. In a warm environment, the young Mentha Spicata plant is removed from the soil, retaining the soil balls at the roots, and then planted in loose, breathable new soil. After planting, water Mentha Spicata in an appropriate amount, maintain it in a cool and ventilated place, and wait for its colonization.

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Mentha Spicata planting method

Mentha Spicata is a perennial herb of the genus Mentha in the labiform family, also known as spearmint. Mentha Spicata can be planted by either a compact plant division in the spring or a cutting propagation in the summer to produce seedlings. When seedlings are stable, they can be removed from the soil and planted in loose, fertile, well-drained neutral soil.

When newly planted Mentha Spicata, it needs proper watering to wet the soil, which is conducive to the root system of Mentha Spicata adapting to the new soil. During the curing period, it can be kept in a cool and ventilated place with proper watering to keep the soil moist. During curing, it should be noted that watering quantity should be controlled and direct sunlight should be avoided, which is beneficial to Mentha Spicata basin.

After Mentha Spicata was transplanted in the late stage, reasonable maintenance could be carried out according to its growth habits. During the growth period, it can be conserved in an outdoor location with sufficient light for photosynthesis. During the maintenance period, it should be noted that the summer light is too strong, so Mentha Spicata needs to be shaded and moved to a cool and ventilated location for maintenance.

During the curing period, Mentha Spicata should also be given adequate water and fertilizer. During the growth period, Mentha Spicata should be properly watered to keep the soil moist and ensure adequate nutrients. During the summer, the amount of watering should be increased, which can promote the growth of Mentha Spicata. In winter, Mentha spicata should control the water and stop fertilization after the spicata stops growing.