Mint, a plant that is simply beautiful
Mint should be a part of all your aromatherapy and healthy eating practices. The air you breathe deeply affects your health and mint drastically helps improve air quality. On top of that, mint supports proper digestion and can be a big help with an upset stomach. You don't want to miss adding this herb to your indoor or outdoor live herb collection!
Basics
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This plant will thrive in a location that gets a lot of sunshine and a little bit of shade each day.
Zone Specific (Check your zone)
Moderate
Summer
Well draining soil
Green
How to plant & care for Mint
Mint loves to be placed in a spot that is sunny majority of the day, but can tolerate some shade as well!
Prune and clean up dead stems off of last year's growth. In spring, prune them back by one-third or within 4 inches of the soil. This encourages new growth in a bushy and more compact form.
The easiest way to propagate Mint is to cut parts of the top of the shoots. The cuttings should be about one inch long. You can either let the cuttings grow roots first in a glass with water or you can plant the cuttings immediately into soil. Be sure to keep the soil dry for the first 2-3 weeks as the cuttings need to develop roots first.
Feeding your mint a slow-release all purpose fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season is sure to keep it looking and tasting great.
Diseases often seen on Mint
Usually herbs are very strong plants if they are maintained in balance. Nevertheless, if weather circumstances are extreme, herbs can be atttacked by mildew or other fungus types.
