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Grow Bushy Mint at Home: Expert Tips for Potting, Cuttings, and Care.
- •Choose a 10-12 inch wide pot with drainage holes for mint, as its roots spread horizontally.
- •Easily grow mint from cuttings by placing stems in water until roots appear, then planting in soil.
- •Use a soil mix of 30% garden soil, 20% coco peat, 30% vermicompost, 10% neem cake, and 10% Epsom salt.
- •Water mint thoroughly when the soil dries, ensuring proper drainage, and protect it from harsh afternoon sun.
- •Prune leaves and branches regularly to encourage bushier growth and add about 100 grams of vermicompost if needed.
Key Questions Answered
Mint roots tend to spread horizontally rather than grow deep, so it does not require a deep pot. A pot about 10 to 12 inches wide is a good option, provided it features drainage holes at the bottom so excess water can easily escape.
To grow mint from cuttings, take a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, and press a small part directly into the soil. Alternatively, you can place the stem in water first, and once roots appear in 10 to 15 days, plant it in the pot's soil without pressing the soil too firmly.
An expert-recommended soil mixture for mint consists of 30 percent garden soil, 20 percent coco peat, 30 percent vermicompost, 10 percent neem cake, and 10 percent Epsom salt. It is also advised to separately add anti-fungal powder to the pot.
