Can mint be cut - The Plant Aide

Peppermint can be cut, but the most commonly used method is the branch method. Cutting and seed propagation will grow slower than ramets. Generally, Cuttage Propagation is selected in May to June. Select a robust branch and cut it into about 10cm, insert it into soil for planting, and then irrigate it to maintain it. Generally, more water is needed in the early stage of growth, and timely drainage is required in the later stage.

Mint cutting

Cuttage Propagation Method

Using this method to plant and propagate peppermint is best done in May June.

First, select a mint plant, cut its stems and branches into about 10 cm long cuttings, and prepare the soil for cultivation as the seedbed. At this time, cultivate the cut cuttings of mint into the whole seedbed and immediately water them. When planting a large number of trees, we should pay attention to cutting seedlings according to 7 × 3cm of row plants, wait until rooting, germination, and then transplant them to the field for cultivation.

Pay attention to the loose and fertile sand soil with good drainage, which is suitable for the growth of mint and is conducive to the propagation of mint. Peppermint needs more water in the early and middle stages of its growth. Pay attention to watering. In the later stage, it needs less water, so it needs to pay attention to drainage.

Cuttage propagation method of mint