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How to raise Peppermint

Jane Margolis
2020-07-08 08:43:09
It likes light very much. When it is cured, it should be given enough light time. If it is placed in a dark place, it will affect the growth and the plant will be very thin. Don't be afraid of high temperature during management, the higher the temperature, the faster the growth. Make up water frequently and keep it moist. It is also very resistant to shearing. It should be pruned once a year, which is good for growth. In addition, diseases and insect pests are easy to be caused in rainy season, so it is necessary to spray medicine in time for prevention and control.

I. breeding environment

1. Light: it is a very light loving plant. Even in summer, the strong light does not need to be blocked. Only when the light is good can the plant grow better and the flowers bloom more brightly. If placed in a dark place, the plant will be very thin.

2. Temperature: it likes high temperature environment. The higher the temperature, the faster it will grow. On the contrary, low temperature will grow very slowly. But also cold, can stand 2 degrees or so of low temperature, even if the winter wilt to the next year will grow again.

3. Watering: during the maintenance and management period, water frequently, because there is a lot of water needed for growth, but no water can accumulate. Flower period to reduce water, or too wet environment will affect flowering.

4. Pruning: it is more shear resistant. It is better to prune once a year during the maintenance period. The more you cut, the more vigorous you will grow.

2. Common diseases and insect pests

During the maintenance period, it is easy to cause rust and blight, which will damage the leaves and stems of the plants. When the disease occurs, it should be timely sprayed with drugs for control. This kind of disease is mainly caused by the rainy season, and attention should be paid to frequent ventilation and light supplement in the later stage. In addition, there are some common insect pests, such as the Spodoptera Crassus and the small land tiger, we should also pay attention to eliminate them in time.

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