Mint Plant Care Tips

🌱Mint is one of the easiest herbs to propagate! Take 3-6 inch cuttings and remove the leaves on the lower portion (leaving 2 sets on top. Each cutting should have at least one leaf node towards the bottom of the stem. You can also bury the stems directly in soil. Place in water and change it every other day to prevent bacteria growth. Put the jar in an area with bright indirect sunlight. Plant cuttings when roots are about an inch long. 🌱Mint (Mentha) thrives in full sun to partial shade. Plan

🌱Mint (Mentha) thrives in full sun to partial shade. Plant in rich, well-draining and moist soil. It is a very prolific plant with resilient rhizomes that will send out runners horizontally. If allowed, mint will take over an area in the garden, so it’s best to keep mint in containers. I put the pots on gravel and pavers to prevent runners and roots from rooting to the ground. Make sure to trim it back regularly to promote healthy new growth. It’s a great addition to home gardens as it said to

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