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• What you need

Peppermint is a great plant to start growing herbs in your garden.These plants are often planted in pots because they are very invasive with the root fibers spreading and occupying the surrounding land. You can choose from one of 600 species of mint, which will provide enough water and light for the plants to thrive.

Steps

Part 1 of 5: Variety of Selection

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   Plant peppermint (peppermint) if you like the rich flavor of tea or for use in other things.

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   Look for spearmint if your garden or window is bright and hot all year round. This mint is very common in the southern United States.

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   Choose pineapple mint mint if you want to plant alongside other plants. This is one of the least invasive of mint species.

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   Choose lemon mint if you like the refreshing citrus flavor in lemon juice or iced tea.

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   Try growing apple mint (apple mint) for a lighter flavor and a hint of fresh apple. Apple mint is very popular in salads and drinks. advertisement

Part 2 of 5: Starting to plant trees

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   Go to a tree shop to buy seedlings. Peppermint seeds do not germinate easily, so only experienced gardeners should grow mint from the seeds. Plant the plant directly into the potted or compost soil after you bring the plant home.
   • Plant shops will have a variety of mint varieties; However, you can find seedlings and mature trees at your local farmer's fair and supermarket.

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   Cut off branches from a mature mint plant. If someone is familiar with growing mint, you can ask for a few stalks, or look in local gardens. Use sharp scissors to cut a branch of mint about 1.3 cm above the tab. Make sure the branch is at least 10-15 cm long, then remove most of the leaves.

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   Use the mint branch you buy from the fresh vegetable stalls at the supermarket. It's unlikely that any tree will ever grow into a tree, but this is also a good way to take advantage of leftover mint if you're interested in experimenting.

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   Pour water into a clean cup. Stick fresh mint stalks into the cup to let the plant take root. Place the cup in a warm, sunny place and wait for the white roots to grow.
   • Pour more water to keep it full as needed.

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   Wait until the white root fibers have grown a few centimeters long before planting. Plant roots can grow up to the bottom of the pot. advertisement

Part 3 of 5: Choosing pots

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   Buy a pot that is at least 30 cm in diameter. Peppermint plants need plenty of space to grow.

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   Choose a pot with a drainage hole on the bottom. Peppermint plants thrive in well-drained soils. You should buy potted dishes to avoid staining your window sills or yard surface.

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   Buy a much larger pot if you're going to grow mint with other herbs. You can place a 30 cm wide pot inside a larger pot, alongside other herbs. Remember that many species of peppermint can still fill the pot by running the roots through the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.
   • If you plan to grow mint along with other herbs, you will need to separate the herbs later in the season.
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Part 4 of 5: Growing plants in pots

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   Buy raw compost from a tree store. You can also mix your soil with a nutrient-rich compost. Peppermint plants need fertile, well-drained soil to thrive.

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   Fill the pot with the compost and soil to 1/3 of the pot.

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   Plug the mint or seedling into the pot. Wrap roots in plants if they are too long.

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   Pour plant soil around the mint. Press the ground down with just enough force so that the plant can stand upright.

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   Place plastic in a plot of garden space if you want to place the mint in the garden but don't want them to grow. Place the entire pot in the soil so that the top of the pot is about 13 cm above the ground.
   • If possible, avoid planting mint in your garden. Place in the yard or window sill to keep the plant from crawling.

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   Stick a few wooden sticks next to the mint to support the plant. You can pull up the sticks when the tree is firm. advertisement

Part 5 of 5: Caring for potted plants

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   Water the soil so it reaches the roots. During the first year, you need to water every time the soil dries. The soil should always be moist.
   • If the weather is hot, you may need to water a few times a day.

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   Place the pot in the east position. Peppermint does best if it receives 6 hours or more of sunlight a day, but it also needs to be protected from the strong afternoon sun. If there is too little sunlight in winter, the tree can die.

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   Wait for the mint to fully develop and the leaves to grow before cutting the branches to use. Once the mint is in good condition, regular pruning will help the plant thrive and the leaves will be very fragrant.

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   Use sharp scissors to cut the top half of the plant. Cut about 1 cm above the paw and below all flower buds. Do not cut more than 1/3 of the leaves on the plant at a time.
   • If you let your mint flower, it will put nutrients into flowering and will slow down leaf growth.

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   Split the tree every few years. Cut the soil pot into four parts, then place each part in a new 30 cm wide pot. This will give the tree room to grow. If you don't detach, the plant will be stunted and not growing evenly. advertisement

What you need

• Baby mint
• Sharp pull
• Mature mint plants
• Plant pots with drainage holes
• Disc collect water under the plant pot
• Woodland
• Compost
• window sills
• Country
• The cup
• Wood stick