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Anonymous users2024-01-24Peppermint is born on the edge of rivers and ditches or in the humid land of the mountains, and is now mostly planted by medicinal farmers. Potting mint at home is also very easy.
Thick, white rhizomes can be dug up in March and April, and the root segments of about 8 cm long can be cut into the potting soil for about 20 days. It is also possible to cut the young stem heads in May and June for shade cuttings. Peppermint is a perennial plant with a well-developed root system, and a large number of plants can be separated when the pot is turned over every spring.
Keep the potting soil moist at all times. Nitrogen fertilizer is the main fertilizer, supplemented by phosphorus and potassium, and thin fertilizer is applied frequently. Medicinal grasses are often harvested twice during the growing season.
The first time (head knife) is 5-6 days before the small summer festival, when the leaves are lush and the flowers are not yet open, cut the aboveground part; The second time is between the autumn equinox and the cold dew, when the flowers are in full bloom and the leaves are not falling. The medicinal use is best for the second harvest. The stems and leaves harvested twice can be washed, cut off, and dried to prevent loss of aroma or mildew during removal, and are used for medicinal purposes throughout the year.
Except for a few annual plants, most of them are perennials with fragrance.
At present, the main production area is the United States, and the best mint is produced in the United Kingdom. The stems are about 90 cm long, the hairy leaves are serrate, and the flowers are apical with purple, white and pink flower spikes. Peppermint prefers to grow in humid climates.
There are many varieties of mint, but no matter which one they are, the common characteristics are that they are adaptable, hardy and easy to grow, making them ideal for novices.
Peppermint prefers bright but not direct sunlight and has plenty of moisture. Therefore, watering is best done when the soil is not completely dry. Peppermint grows very fast and can be picked and eaten at any time, making tea and adding it to dishes.
To paraphrase the words of herb researcher You Cixiong, don't be afraid to pick the herbs, the more you pick some herbaceous herb plants, the more lush the plants will be, and peppermint is one of them.
Peppermint is a very suitable entry plant for vanilla cultivation, and most mint can be propagated by dividing or cuttings, and is propagated during the growing season (preferably from spring to summer) by cutting into knots, which is very easy to root.
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